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Marie Kondo: My Cleaning Method is “Tidying Up the Past”
Marie Kondo wants you to know that her approach to cleaning isn’t no “ordinary cleaning”. The world-famous Japanese tidiness guru

Tokyo Tax Bureau Fires Worker Over Sex Work
A woman employed by the Tokyo Taxation Bureau in Japan has been fired from her job for working eight separate

Japanese-Brazilian Woman Told “Go Back to Your Country” by Welfare Office
A Japanese-Brazilian woman who has been a permanent resident of Japan for 10 years was denied public assistance recently and

Will New Law Mean More Delivery Drones in Japan?
In recent months, we’ve covered drone-related developments in the Tohoku region in Fukushima, Miyagi, and Yamagata Prefectures. This is part

Spain’s “Otaku Burger” Draws Attention on Japan Twitter
The Christmas season is a time when restaurants and chains bring out special seasonal offerings. But Kentucky Fried Chicken in

Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilets” Don’t Always Work, Says Japan Internet
It’s been a local and tourist curiosity for years. But new reports have forced Shibuya Ward in Tokyo to put

How to tell if a Louis Vouitton handbag is real – ZenMarket.jp
Louis Vuitton is a high-end designer brand known for its luxurious handbags, luggage, and other accessories. When it comes to

Pitfalls of Japan Online Shopping & How to Avoid Them – ZenMarket.jp
Japan is a country full of unique culture which has naturally spawned tons of interesting, unique and high quality products.

The Legendary Cat Yokai of Odoriba Station, Yokohama
Upon entering Odoriba Station, an underground metro station in Yokohama’s Izumi Ward, visitors are immediately swept into a mysterious feline