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In Incheon, South Korea, a bizarre murder trial is taking place surrounding the 2010 death of a 22 year-old woman, referred to as Ms. Y. The defendant is her boyfriend, 31 year-old Mr. K. Prosecutors are demanding that Mr. K be sentenced to death for her murder.
With a key piece of evidence missing, he must convince the court of his side of the story: an octopus did it.
None of us wants to live in an apartment or house where someone was killed, also known as stigmatized properties. It’d be pretty creepy in the least. However, in Japan the desire to not live in a place like that is so intense that you’d think Poltergeist was a documentary.
Oshima Teru is an up and coming website that also must be a real estate agent’s worst nightmare. Its main purpose is to map out every property where unnatural deaths occurred. Originally only focusing on the Greater Tokyo Area, they have expanded into nearly worldwide coverage including North America and Europe.
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Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
The Straw Hat Students are back with a new One Piece Japanese high school anime short【Video】
McDonald’s hopes to make kids happy — by teaming up with Japan’s favorite blue friend Doraemon!
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Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Lotteria Serving Up Ramen Noodle Burgers For the First Time
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 2 of Summer Comiket 2019【Photos】
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Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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 homeStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Lotteria Serving Up Ramen Noodle Burgers For the First Time
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 2 of Summer Comiket 2019【Photos】
Yokohama’s Coming of Age Ceremony ruined by “yankees” who fight, illegally scale walls, drink
We try deliciously meaty US-style “Inside-Out” ramen burgers at Ramen Burger Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Adorable Totoro lamp is here to make us ooh, aah, and learn what honnori means【Photos】
What’s the rule for where to put strollers on Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains?
Pikachu, other Pokémon recreate classic painting The Scream, have us squealing at their cuteness
All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo