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Month Long Struggle To Get A Drink From The Snow-Blocked Vending Machine

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An epic story about a vanishing machine has a surprising finale. In Japan, vending machines are one of the most straightforward and convenient ways to obtain a beverage. Unless you're Twitter user 606 (@bumwings), in which case it's a different story. Last month, they went to their neighborhood vending machine in Hokkaido to purchase a bottle of Gungun Guruto, an Asahi … [Read more...] about Month Long Struggle To Get A Drink From The Snow-Blocked Vending Machine

Fans Are Worshipping Golden Statue Of Tokyo Revenger’s Mikey In Japan’s Exhibition

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The Tokyo Revengers exhibition taking place from January 29th through February 14th in the World Import Mart Building Exhibition Hall A in Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Japan, revealed the huge gold statue depicting Sano Manjiro, also referred to as "Mikey". One of your best anime from 2021, Tokyo Revengers, is having its own's exhibition in Japan from the 29th of January till … [Read more...] about Fans Are Worshipping Golden Statue Of Tokyo Revenger’s Mikey In Japan’s Exhibition

Studio Ghibli Park Releases Renders Of New Attractions Including Howl’s Moving Castle

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Landscapes from Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki's Delivery Service will be recreated at the Studio Ghibli theme park. Anime and film enthusiasts worldwide are excited for the opening of Ghibli Park, which will take place on November 1. But, as wonderful as that day will be, it will only be the beginning of the Studio Ghibli theme park's complete array of … [Read more...] about Studio Ghibli Park Releases Renders Of New Attractions Including Howl’s Moving Castle

Controversial Ex-Governor Of Tokyo Passes Away At The Age Of 89

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Shintaro Ishihara, an author and former Tokyo governor who made his imprint on Japanese politics as a zealous hawk whose nationalistic ideas frequently ruffled Japan's neighbours, has died at 89 years of age. In 2012, the novelist-turned-politician, who also served in the Diet, proposed a plan for the Tokyo metropolitan government to purchase a significant portion of the … [Read more...] about Controversial Ex-Governor Of Tokyo Passes Away At The Age Of 89

Now You Can Get Your Own Studio Ghibli Soot Sprite Erasers

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In Japan, the soot sprites in the Studio Ghibli movie My Neighbour Totoro are referred to in the Japanese language as " Makkuro Kurosuke," which is the result of "makkuro" meaning " pitch black," "Kuro" meaning " black" and "suke" being a common last name for boys. Despite their basic appearance, these huge-eyed dust dwellers are so full of personality that they're as beloved … [Read more...] about Now You Can Get Your Own Studio Ghibli Soot Sprite Erasers

Infamous Demon Slayer Cosplayers Gets Arrested For Anti-Mask Campaigns

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Everyone was wearing masks; people maintained social distance, many stood in the lines to get their vaccine while others rushed to empty the toilet rolls on the department shelves. We saw most people in long lines all day for vaccines, while some took their anti-vax riots to the streets. It has really exposed some of the darkest parts of humanity, or rather the dumbest parts … [Read more...] about Infamous Demon Slayer Cosplayers Gets Arrested For Anti-Mask Campaigns

Japan To Reduce Quarantine Period To 7 Days From 10 Days For Close Contacts

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Japan is reducing the quarantine period to seven days instead of the current 10-day period for those who have come into close proximity to someone infected by the coronavirus novel, PM Fumio Kishida said on Friday. The 10-day strategy was previously revealed because of Omicron, a highly transmissible coronavirus variant that continues to spread quickly and makes it more … [Read more...] about Japan To Reduce Quarantine Period To 7 Days From 10 Days For Close Contacts

Japan’s F-15 Jet Crashed Into Sea And Crew Members Are Still Missing

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Reports from the Japanese Air Self Defence Force state that recently, their F-15 jet nose-dived into the Sea on Monday. It happened not long after the jet took to air from the Komatsu Airbase located in the Ishikawa Prefecture. A part of the fighter that went missing was on its way to training with two crew members at sea, and life-saving equipment was discovered on the … [Read more...] about Japan’s F-15 Jet Crashed Into Sea And Crew Members Are Still Missing

19-Year-Old Japanese Girl Turns Herself In For Cheating And Leaking University Exams

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A 19-year-old female student from Osaka Prefecture has turned herself over to the authorities in west Japan and claimed that she was involved in cheating and leaked the unified entrance exam, investigation sources told reporters on Thursday. Her admission was made after a photo of the question on world history was released through a video-calling app during the exam earlier in … [Read more...] about 19-Year-Old Japanese Girl Turns Herself In For Cheating And Leaking University Exams

Toyota Agrees On Settlement And Apologizes For Employee’s Death Due To Overwork

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Toyota Motor Corp has settled a lawsuit that blamed harassment and overwork on the death of one employee.Toyota president Akio Toyoda has offered his condolences to the family members, the Japanese automaker announced Tuesday. The settlement's financial terms weren't disclosed. Japanese media reports said that the lawsuit brought by the worker's family demanded 123 million … [Read more...] about Toyota Agrees On Settlement And Apologizes For Employee’s Death Due To Overwork

Japan’s Impeccable Record Of Returning Lost Valuables Back To The Owner

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Forgotten phones in cabs, briefcases left unattended beneath train seats, lost wallets, missing umbrellas, and misplaced handbags. Every year, Japan's 126 million citizens lose many personal items. However, an astonishingly high number of them find their way back to their respective owners. According to a recent BBC report, 83% of mobile phones lost in Tokyo, for instance, … [Read more...] about Japan’s Impeccable Record Of Returning Lost Valuables Back To The Owner