Since mid-January this year, bizarre incidents of vandalism have been occurring in libraries and bookstores in Tokyo. A handful of texts were targeted, but hundreds of copies of The Diary of Anne Frank, which chronicles Jewish persecution during World War II, were found with pages slashed and torn out, leading some to suspect that the acts were part of some political statement.
On 12 March it was revealed the Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a man for the destruction of Jewish themed books in a major book store in Toshima, Tokyo. Authorities also feel there is a strong possibility he is involved in the other 310 books that have been destroyed.
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Majority of Japanese men say they feel some discomfort seeing female janitors in men’s restrooms
7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
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Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
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Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
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Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Starbucks Japan serves surprise fall Frappuccino with rare appearance by Western pear【Taste test】
All-you-can-eat yakiniku in Shinjuku for less than 10 bucks!
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Japan travel bucket list: top places to visit in each prefecture before you die【Part II】
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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