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Prominent music critic puts the blame on idol “hostess club” tactics for Japan’s lack of “competitive ability,” but fans say that’s missing the point.
And a lot of 20-something women are yet to go on their first date too, according to government study.
Online survey investigates one specific way that the youth of today consume, or rather don’t consume, music.
Survey asks Japanese people how they feel about going somewhere cheap and cheerful for a first date.
The once ubiquitous promotional tool snuffed out like a… What do you call those stick thingies again?
Japanese men and women reveal the fears they have when taking their relationship to the next level.
Travelers from U.S., China, and other Group Blue countries will not have to show proof of vaccination or undergo PCR testing.
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