[ad_1] It’s been a rough week for marriage equality in Japan. And Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s secretary made it even rougher with blatantly discriminatory remarks. The secretary retracted them – but, in the end, that didn’t save his job. Kishida: An “unfortunate” change During plenary sessions of the Diet, Kishida threw cold water on …
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[ad_1] Events marking Setsubun, also known as the bean-throwing festival, were held across Japan on Friday. Setsubun — Feb 3 — marks the day before the beginning of spring, according to the lunar calendar. The festival involves a ritual called mamemaki, traditionally intended to drive away the evil and disease of the former year. The …
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[ad_1] Japanese news and the public at large remain aghast as some people commit breaches of hygiene for clout. Now, some are wondering out loud whether the conveyor belt sushi phenomenon hasn’t run its course. And at least one chain says it’s getting out of the business. Sushi-Tero at Sushiro Conveyor belt sushi has been …
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[ad_1] Take a look in any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you will quickly see a trend. Shop after shop after shop will reliably have more than one variety of yatsuhashi. Whether hard or soft, the traditional cinnamon or one of the more exotic seasonal flavors, you will likely see people buying several boxes at …
[ad_1] February 14th is a special day when couples go out for fancy dinners or confess their love to each other. It is also when men give gifts such as bouquets and jewelry to their significant other. In Japan, however, things are a bit different. Valentine’s Day in Japan is also a time for confessing …
[ad_1] Japan is trying to get more workers to take parental leave to boost birthrates. But recent comments by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio show that old attitudes towards taking a “break” from work die hard. Kishida: I’m a parent – just like you! Kishida made the remarks during a plenary session of Japan’s Diet in …
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[ad_1] Its manufacturer touts it as a product that’ll “make anyone useless – anytime, anywhere.” And Japanese Twitter users seem to agree, with some even making fan art of the new product. The product, Hanalolo from Takiko Sewing, is a wearable beanbag (着るビーズクッション; kiru biizu kusshon). Designed in three sizes, its wearer can plop down …
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[ad_1] Until recently, non-Japanese speakers interested in reading Japanese mystery novels were mostly out of luck. Pretty much the only author whose works received English translations with any regularity was Higashino Keigo. As of 2023, nearly a dozen of his novels, including entries in both the Detective Galileo and Police Detective Kaga series, are available …
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[ad_1] It’s hard out there for parents. Silly rules only make things harder. Now, Japan is asking day cares across the country to dispense with one rule that many say forces an unnecessary – and stinky – burden – on parents. The controversy originates in a discussion that boiled over on social media last year. …
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[ad_1] Some of the greatest things about Japan are its rich culture and entertainment contributions. Many people around the world purchase and participate in Japanese cultural activities, items, and games. What are some of the best Japanese board games to try? On average, the best traditional Japanese board games to try are Shogi, Gomoku, Go, …
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