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Ryokan workers share the little things they appreciate travelers doing before check-out, and the things they’d rather you skip.
Behind the calm, polite face of a Kyotoite is an angry woman who wants to shout at you for being so uncultured.
Georgian ambassador’s brief subway ride clip has people disagreeing over how to properly prioritize those who need the seats.
And if you don’t put them in the bowl, should you expect the staff to clean them up for you?
We find out if people in Tokyo are ripping off their masks and throwing them to the wind in light of the new changes.
Even with government plans to downgrade the coronavirus to the same danger level as seasonal flu, many plan to stay masked up.
Suspect speaks up at trial to correct misquote that made him sound like a jerk while he was taking cabbie’s money.
Japanese comedian calls out “bad manners” of Pokémon-playing friends, but not everyone thinks his take is the very best.
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Starbucks Japan releases a Chocolate Mousse Latte and seasonal desserts to celebrate autumn
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Leaving everything up to top Tokyo stylist — Mr. Sato’s first haircut in four years blue us away
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Nonsensical message full of dirty words discovered in latest Attack on Titan manga
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Mystery “nail house” discovered in Japan
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