[ad_1] Japan has seen its fair share of joke candidates running for election just to promote themselves. Last year’s Chiba gubernatorial election saw a few oddball candidates, including one in clown makeup wanting to turn Chiba into Disneyland. A joke political party seeking to take down the national broadcast network NHK even got enough votes …
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[ad_1] Japan’s most popular discount retailer announced a major change to its branding this week. And Japanese users are not happy. Here’s why the public is upset at the threatened extinction of Japan’s most famous penguin. The Deets on Donki The inside of a Donki looks a bit like the inside of Hunter S. Thompson’s …
Donpen No More? New Don Quixote Announcement Perplexes Japan Users Read More »
[ad_1] On January 1st, the entire world welcomes the start of the new year. Different countries have different customs and traditions. But one country that stands out is Japan, with its culture-rich New Year’s traditions. Japan’s New Year’s celebration is known as the Oshogatsu. It is a series of festivals focusing on worshiping the Shinto …
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[ad_1] When riding Japan’s shinkansen (新幹線; bullet trains), there are basic rules everyone should follow. Most of them are common sense. But this week, a Japanese comedian sparked a debate over whether the rules need an addition that bans Pokémon card games. The basic rules (probably) When you ride the shinkansen, leave your durian at …
No Pokémon Cards on the Shinkansen?! A Game Sparks Debate Read More »
[ad_1] Japan is teeming with great stores offering products you’ll never find anywhere else. Some of these businesses have been handed down for generations. Sadly, due to a combination of factors, a lot of these stores struggle to stay afloat. Some stores have taken to selling overseas to fill the gap. But language barriers and …
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[ad_1] As Japan’s population dwindles, its politicians exhort people to have more kids. But many parents complain that while the country likes them having children, it’s not too keen on actually raising them. A pair of recent news stories seem to drive that point home. Park closed because of a single complaint? The first story …
Park Closure and Strollers Highlight Hurdles of Raising Kids in Japan Read More »
[ad_1] Nagoya has a big reputation for food. Like Osaka, Nagoya is well-known for its own distinct homegrown flavors and iconic dishes. One of the foods famous in Nagoya is uiro. Though it might not be that popular these days, this sweet chewy rice cake is something the people of Nagoya have enjoyed eating for …
[ad_1] Nagoya has a big reputation for food. Like Osaka, Nagoya is well-known for its own distinct homegrown flavors and iconic dishes. One of the foods famous in Nagoya is uiro. Though it might not be that popular these days, this sweet chewy rice cake is something the people of Nagoya have enjoyed eating for …
[ad_1] The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO), which last visited Japan in 2019, will revisit Tokyo and Osaka with The Hong Kong Jockey Club as the Exclusive Sponsor. The orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday Dec 11 at Minoh Theatre For The Performing Arts in Osaka and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Dec 13 …
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra to perform in Tokyo and Osaka Read More »
[ad_1] LDP politician Sugita Mio is no stranger to making headlines for her blatant discrimination (and we here at UJ are no strangers to covering said headlines). Yet despite calling LGBTQ+ people “unproductive” and making other insulting comments, Prime Minister Kishida thought her fit to be appointed Parliamentary Vice-Minister at the Ministry of Internal Affairs …
Japanese Politician Sugita Mio “Apologizes” for Her Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Remarks Read More »