politics (Page 5)
Politician from opposing party criticizes Shinzo Abe for official project, but the true crime is a linguistic one.
Young people well up with hometown pride and tears as mayor thanks them for staying away to protect their families.
Vent your anger on those who break the rules while picking up free wagyu beef and masks from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe along the way.
Ema supporting ongoing Hong Kong protests have been crossed out, snapped into pieces, and written over in Chinese.
Videos show dozens-strong assembly in middle of downtown shopping district.
Doesn’t back away from accusation that Japan’s currently in-power politicians are “betraying the country” though.
Trolling doesn’t get any more official than this.
Two-million person protests quickly and compassionately give up their position in the streets for the sake of the injured.
Propaganda trucks in Tokyo pause their racist hate speeches to play the American national anthem.
But even though it looks like the laziest translation job ever, it might be justified.
Minister for Foreign Affairs’ tweet descends into emoji madness before ending on a porky cliffhanger.















Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
How much do fans of boys’ love spend every year on homoerotic comics? The amount may surprise you
Deceptive strawberry milk package angers 7-Eleven customers following banana scandal
Snuggle up to a fried oyster with ingenious cushion and cover set from Japan
Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
How much do fans of boys’ love spend every year on homoerotic comics? The amount may surprise you
Deceptive strawberry milk package angers 7-Eleven customers following banana scandal
Snuggle up to a fried oyster with ingenious cushion and cover set from Japan
Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Tokyo trains add live in-car musical performances, including Ghibli anime themes
What would convince Japanese people to live in a home where there’d been a death or “accident?”