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Grenade
The modern dilemma over whether it’s okay for young boys to play games based on warfare was seemingly put to the test in Taiwan recently as two very young boys happened upon a real and unused grenade near the park they were playing in.
The event, which was reported in Searchina based on New Taipei media, resulted in the military getting called in and opened up a slew of legal and sociological debate.
In these hard economic times there aren’t many ways to make a buck. The Fukuoka Prefectural Police are pitching in during these cash strapped times. All you have to do is help them locate some deadly unexploded ordnance.
Yes, on 30 March, Fukuoka Prefectural Police announced that they will be giving cash rewards to anyone who can provide tips leading to an arrest of anyone in possession of grenades. And I’m announcing that I’m cancelling my trip to Fukuoka.
In what’s called the Grenade 110 Incentive Program (110 is the emergency number for police in Japan) you can receive a whopping $1250 (100,000 yen) per grenade that they find on a suspect. It starts on 2 April and is open to anyone in the country.
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Ippudo serves up plant-based tonkotsu ramen in Japan for a limited time
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Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
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7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
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Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
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Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Studio Ghibli Rollbahn notebooks are both dynamic and subtle salutes to anime classics【Pics】
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Let’s go open a Lego Japan lucky bag…o
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
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New Pokémon Seiko watch collection stars Pikachu, Eevee and Mewtwo
Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】
Japan’s World Cup match-predicting octopus gutted after loss to Poland… literally
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