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Georgian ambassador’s brief subway ride clip has people disagreeing over how to properly prioritize those who need the seats.
Too many riders and not enough riders both cited as reasons for plan to charge visitors more than residents.
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Five things our reporter noticed after moving from Tokyo’s safest area to its least safe one.
Balance struck between giving fans and family a place of remembrance and letting life return to normal in Kyoto neighborhood.
Horses that make it to the top are seen as signs of good harvest, but those that don’t may die.
As our reporter’s daughter enters elementary school, he talks with an education veteran about how to deal with bullying.
Unisex swimsuits that were piloted last year are making such a splash that they’re now available for anyone to buy.
Combination of factors is keeping masks on in Tokyo even as the government says they don’t have to be.
Metropolitan government may ask other parts of Japan to match its restrictions on adult entertainment advertising.
And if you don’t put them in the bowl, should you expect the staff to clean them up for you?
Sale of popular travel pass to end as residents find themselves competing with out-of-towners for space on public transportation.
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