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The Crazy (?) Political Aspirations of Japan’s Super Crazy-kun
Japan has seen its fair share of joke candidates running for election just to promote themselves. Last year’s Chiba gubernatorial

Donpen No More? New Don Quixote Announcement Perplexes Japan Users
Japan’s most popular discount retailer announced a major change to its branding this week. And Japanese users are not happy.

Ultimate Guide to New Year’s in Japan – Oshogatsu – ZenMarket.jp
On January 1st, the entire world welcomes the start of the new year. Different countries have different customs and traditions.

No Pokémon Cards on the Shinkansen?! A Game Sparks Debate
When riding Japan’s shinkansen (新幹線; bullet trains), there are basic rules everyone should follow. Most of them are common sense.

This Service Connects Japan’s Small Shops to the World
Japan is teeming with great stores offering products you’ll never find anywhere else. Some of these businesses have been handed

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Hello & welcome to our informational channel, produced by About That Life…in Japan. I’ve been living and teaching English in

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Hello & welcome to our informational channel, produced by About That Life…in Japan. I’ve been living and teaching English in

Park Closure and Strollers Highlight Hurdles of Raising Kids in Japan
As Japan’s population dwindles, its politicians exhort people to have more kids. But many parents complain that while the country

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra to perform in Tokyo and Osaka
The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO), which last visited Japan in 2019, will revisit Tokyo and Osaka with The Hong