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Scantily clad spokesmen in Shibuya also help give a second chance to juvenile delinquents.
Even people born and raised in famously polite Japan are amazed by Iwate Prefecture’s manners.
Look but don’t stare, be relaxed but energetic, and other seemingly conflicting advice has bachelors wondering if it’s all just about looks in the end.
Farewells can be sad, but in a Japanese business saying good-bye can be a pain because of the country’s elevator etiquette.
Leaving your belongings unattended to save a seat doesn’t mean you’re sure to lose your stuff, experiment shows.
Tough love from Akihabara-based matchmaking service reflects the changing nature of anime fandom.
Twitter manga reminds us that if you’re standing in this part of the train, you might be making the ride unpleasant for your fellow passengers.
Travel-broadened Japanese Twitter users share their stories of culture shock and pleasant surprises.
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