Entertainment
Kimura Hana’s Mother Criticizes Oshi no Ko for Using Daughter’s Story
An episode of the popular anime Oshi no Ko dealt with cyberbullying - but for Kimura Hana's mother, it hit too close…
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Food
Why is Japan’s Food Suddenly Infested with Frogs?
Who brought all these frogs? As the little green creatures proliferate in Japan, they're suddenly showing up in salads and udon.
Social Media
Dad’s In the Bag: “Gruesome” Photo Makes Japan Twitter Laugh
A gruesome-looking tweet by a Japanese user provided people a lot of laughs - and reveals an interesting factoid about Japanese food…
Society
G7 Summit Shuts Down Garbage Cans, Lockers Across Japan
Ahead of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, train users discovered garbage cans and coin lockers shut down even hundreds of kilometers away.
Travel
Do the Deer in Nara Bow Differently Since the Pandemic?
The pandemic changed all of us. It also apparently changed the deer at Nara, whose behavior shifted as human contact decreased.
Society
Japan’s My Number System Suffers Data Leaks, Backlash
Japan's government really wants you to get a My Number card. But a series of high-profile data leaks is cause for concern.
LGBTQ
Lesbian Couple in Japan Faces Discrimination in Maternity Care
A lesbian couple in Tokyo says two different hospitals refused them maternity services, forcing them to scramble to find appropriate care.
Entertainment
Meet Clara, The New Otaku Women’s Gym
A new gym chain in Japan wants to help otaku women stay healthy and love themselves - while also shamelessly enjoying their…