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Did Japan Nearly Have its Own Prohibition Era?
Step foot in Japan, and it won’t take long to conceive of just how powerful its drinking culture is. Venues

#MeToo in JET: Verdict in Sexual Assault Case
After five years of long and arduous trials, the sexual assault case of a former JET Program member has reached

Japan Reacts Fiercely to PM Secretary’s Anti-LGBTQ Remarks
Just days after Prime Minister Kishida minced words on legalizing same-sex marriage, his secretary Arai Masayoshi made things worse. Speaking

Gifts Other Than Chocolate! New Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day – ZenMarket.jp
What to give other than chocolate this Valentine’s Day February 14th is Valentine’s Day, the day when women express

You’ve waited long enough! Mercari is Now (Finally) on ZenMarket – ZenMarket.jp
You asked, we listened. After years of requests, ZenMarket has finally made it happen: That’s right – as

How to Buy From Mercari Japan | Mercari Buying Guide – ZenMarket.jp
Japanese people are known for taking great care of their personal belongings and keeping them in good condition. Another

Upbeat Biden urges U.S. unity and vows to restore blue-collar pride
U.S. President Joe Biden touted America’s “unbroken” democracy and resurgent economy in an optimistic State of the Union speech Tuesday

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).