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Japan is now at a cultural tipping point, where foreign influences threaten to destroy local customs.
A city’s longstanding tradition is no more as something that’s very good for its residents turns out to be very bad for its budget.
Kids, adults, and even students who don’t live in the city are told to limit their use of smartphones and other devices.
Kabukicho Tower is supposed to be a landmark for the neighborhood, but we sat more employees than customers on our recent weekday afternoon visit.
Kyoto City Tourism Association extends help to those looking for a place to pray the Islamic way.
If you’re paying people to intimidate others into doing what you want them to do, doesn’t that make you a mobster?
U.S. president Donald Trump’s unclear tariff policies prompt indefinite suspension of services.
Ironically, this really doesn’t seem like the best way for civic leaders to be using their time.
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