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Japan’s “Mermaid Mummy” Finally Identified via New Research
A “mermaid mummy” found in a temple in Japan is not what she appears to be, a team of researchers

The Surprising History Of Nagoya’s Spicy “Taiwan” Ramen
Unless you live in Nagoya or regularly visit the central Japanese metropolis, you’ve likely never heard of Taiwan ramen (台湾ラーメン).

14% of Local Assemblies in Japan Have Zero Women: Report
Women remain under-represented in Japanese politics. Now, a new report reveals just how much work remains to be done. A

Twitter-Addicted Japan Laments the Service’s “Ice Age”
Twitter users in Japan have remained fairly nonplussed by Elon Musk’s private takeover of the once-public service. But a recent

The Old Edo Towns of Japan
In a city increasingly burying what remains of its past in concrete, it’s hard to find traces of the Tokyo

Japan PM’s Secretary Sacked After Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
It’s been a rough week for marriage equality in Japan. And Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s secretary made it even

‘Setsubun’ bean-throwing festival held across Japan
Events marking Setsubun, also known as the bean-throwing festival, were held across Japan on Friday. Setsubun — Feb 3 —

As “Sushi Terrorism” Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Japanese news and the public at large remain aghast as some people commit breaches of hygiene for clout. Now, some

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