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Japanese Swimmer, Cancer Survivor Qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee, who was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo…
Japanese Airline Offering $540 Meals on the Runway Quickly Sell Out
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, various airlines have started coming up with creative ways to use their grounded…
Japanese Scientists Discover Way to Help Regrow Teeth
Recent findings by Japanese scientists reportedly open the possibility of a new drug that could help regenerate lost…
Tokyo Olympics Official Resigns After Plus-Sized Model ‘Pig’ Comment
The head of the Tokyo Olympics’ creative team has recently resigned after making derogatory remarks about a female…
‘Kawaii’ Japanese Biker Revealed to Be 50-Year-Old Man Using FaceApp
People aren’t always who they say they are, particularly when it comes to the internet. As of this…
Japanese Comedian Dresses Up as Batman Villain to Run for Governor
A Japanese politician is pulling different stunts, including dressing up as a Batman villain, to attract attention to…
Japan’s 1,000-Year-Old Answer to Cold Winters is a Hearty Bowl of Oden
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! For the winter season…
Japanese Student Wins Over $3,000 After Suing Government Over Being Forced to Dye Brown Hair Black
After being forced by her school to dye her naturally brown hair, a Japanese high school student suffered…
Japanese Man Attacked With Acid in Paris, Sparks Warning to Japanese Community
Japanese nationals in Paris are on edge after receiving an email about a Japanese citizen who was attacked…
7-Time Female Olympian Elected as Tokyo Olympics Head After Former’s Sexist Remarks
In response to the recent controversy surrounding its former president, the organizing committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic…
Japan Appoints ‘Loneliness Minister’ Due to Rising Pandemic Suicides, Especially Among Women
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga appointed regional revitalization minister Tetsushi Sakamoto to head a government measure to help…
Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward to Give Seniors Smartphones With Free Data
Shibuya Ward officials are planning to provide 3,000 smartphones to senior residents with paid data plans as part…
