The decision incensed netizens around the country, with 2chan’s founder even getting involved.
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Cute designs teach us which prefecture of Japan grows the most bonsai trees and which has the most Shinto shrines.
Bathroom accident in Kyoto involves no poo, but there’s still a mess that needs cleaning up.
The neighborhood that invented the Obon Jovi dance is back with a new set list of rock and disco hits.
Classic anime opening theme song provides the musical accompaniment for old-school summertime celebration in Tokyo.
For many people in Japan, there’s no more welcome sound than the incredibly loud whining buzz of the seasonal insects.
Ghibli Museum’s hand-crafted masks are here just in time for Japan’s summer festival season.