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Beer? Sake? One part of Japan has a strong fondness for both, as well as a few other alcoholic beverages.
Amid a backdrop of recently expanding its workforce by 2,000 crew members, USJ raises the hourly wage and more for part-time workers.
Foreign traveler’s comment about soba slurping sparks some slurping soul searching, and the SoraNews24 reader community weighs in.
Study shows often overlooked prefecture has second-highest number of working foreign residents in Japan.
Kimono and suits are the standard clothing choice for this annual event, but this model chose something much skimpier.
The proposal would leave bikers who ignore police warnings about reckless riding with a ticket and fine instead of a criminal charge.
Number of women with boyfriend holds steady as one femle demographic shrinks across all age groups.
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Studio Ghibli releases trilingual warning criticizing sales of illegally copied artwork
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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