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Japanese Barbie Film Account Apologizes For “Barbenheimer” Meme
The official Japanese X (formerly Twitter) account for the film Barbie has issued an apology for the popular “Barbenheimer” meme.

Licca-chan: The Doll That Spoiled Barbie’s Fame in Japan
The Barbenheimer battle took place across cinemas worldwide this past week, with Barbie coming out strong against Oppenheimer. But you

Barbie’s First Wardrobe Was Made In Tokyo
Barbie Timelapse For Japan As of the time of this writing, it’s only been a week since Barbie came out

How to buy from Mandarake tutorial – ZenMarket.jp
Mandarake Inc. is one of the largest Japanese chain retail stores selling new and second-hand Japanese products. It is one

New Suntory Commercial in Japan Featuring Engaged Dads Draws Praise
Much like Uniqlo’s commercial featuring an LGBTBQ+ couple a couple years back, Suntory’s advertisement for their Premium Malt’s drink is

These Uncommon Kanji May Surprise You!
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Lawyers Say World’s Oldest Death Row Inmate in Japan Was Framed
July 25th, 2023, at sunrise. A cloudless sky hangs above Tokyo. Before the sun begins to microwave the city in

Dads Want New Moms To Keep Doing Housework, Says Japanese Pamphlet
Gender equality has been the talk of Japan for the past decade as women become more vocal about fighting for

How Japan Is Beating The Heat This Summer
This summer, the whole world is feeling the heat. Musicians and sports teams are canceling outdoor events in the wake