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Controversy at Ghibli Park after Guests Post Inappropriate Pictures
Advertisements (Content Warning: Discussion and imagery of simulated sexual assault) Japanese online spaces are once again abuzz today with rancor

Gay Politician Confronts Japan’s PM Over Same Sex Marriage
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has been on the defensive ever since his secretary quit over bigoted remarks towards LGBTQ

Why Japan is Losing Its Sea Otters
Their cuteness makes them a star attraction wherever they are. But it may not be long before Japanese aquarium visitors

Revolving sushi chain Choshimaru’s sushi will no longer revolve in response to ‘sushi terrorism’
For the past month, the topic dominating discussion of the restaurant industry in Japan has been viral videos in which

Yatsuhashi: Kyoto’s Most Popular Souvenir
Take a look in any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you will quickly see a trend. Shop after shop after

Why are Used Bags from Japan So Cheap? – ZenMarket.jp
Thoughts of getting your hands on a designer bag are filling your mind. However, being a normal hard-working person rather

Cricket Croquettes? Japanese High School’s New Lunch Protein Goes Viral
They’re good for you and full of protein and fiber. But not everyone’s down for eating crickets – even in

As Gender Equality Advances in Japan, “Miss Contests” Fade
On February 17th, the Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau suspended its Miss Okinawa contest. Held annually since the end of

How to Order Unique Clothing from the Scolar Web Store – ZenMarket.jp
Japan is a country of innovation and trends and fashion is no exception. It is pretty well known that Japanese