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6th Grader Interviews LGBTQ+ People, Makes Picture Book for Kids
Education about sexual minorities in Japanese schools is relatively non-existent. But one 6th grader named Ui is hoping to educate

The Others Hachiko: Japan’s Most Famous Dog – and His Monuments
He might be Japan’s most famous dog. Hachi, popularly known as Hachiko, has been a beloved figure for decades. A

Tourists warned about fake volunteer guide near Kinkakuji in Kyoto
Whenever you visit a world-famous tourist site, you should always have your wits about you, and the same is true

Gyaru Girl Segregated by School Over Her Hair Color
School can be tough even if society designates you as “normal”. For minorities or even those with special interests, it

Ultimate Guide to Black Friday in Japan | Blog – ZenMarket.jp – ZenMarket.jp
Japanese Black Friday has become a mainstay in the country’s year-end shopping season. It allows shoppers to get great deals,

ZenExpress PUDO – Pick-Up Drop-Off Shipping Method by ZenMarket – ZenMarket.jp
Are you sick of receiving “Sorry, we missed you…” cards for your online orders? Are you tired of organizing your

This Might Be the Worst Time to Work in Japan
A lot of people around the world have ambitions of working in Japan. Some simply want to live in and

Authorities Close Shibuya’s Mitake Park to Unhoused, Sparking Outcry
Japan’s unhoused problems may pale in comparison to those in the U.S., but it’s not as “hidden” a problem as

Totoro time: Ghibli theme park opens to visitors
A huge grinning Totoro and other whimsical exhibits welcomed visitors to Japan’s new Ghibli theme park as three of its