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Discover These Five Japanese Mystery Writers (Who Aren’t Higashino Keigo)
Until recently, non-Japanese speakers interested in reading Japanese mystery novels were mostly out of luck. Pretty much the only author

Stop Making Parents Carry Used Diapers Home, Japan Tells Daycares
It’s hard out there for parents. Silly rules only make things harder. Now, Japan is asking day cares across the

Best Japanese Board Games To Try [Helpful Guide 2023] – ZenMarket.jp
Some of the greatest things about Japan are its rich culture and entertainment contributions. Many people around the world purchase

Sapporo Snow Festival: What to See, How to Enjoy
In Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido, the first snowfall of the year can hit any time between late September and early

Wasabi Terrorism?! Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain Sues Customer for “Prank”
One of the worst surprises you can have is biting into food that’s outside of your spice level. That might

Ultimate Guide to Setsubun: Japan’s Bean Throwing Festival – ZenMarket.jp
Setsubun is the day that marks the boundary between winter and the beginning of spring, but you might have heard

Japan’s Deepest Train Station is Now Harder to Access
The deepest train station in Tokyo – indeed, in all of Japan – is now a little harder to navigate.

Japanese makers of Tropicana fined ¥19 million for ‘100% Melon’ juice with only 2% melon juice
In September of last year, the popular juice brand Tropicana was put in the spotlight in Japan over a considerable bit

Pancake steamed buns coming to Japanese convenience stores, said to pair well with fried chicken
After stepping inside a Japanese convenience store, what’s the first place you should check out? Some might say the bread aisle, while