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Fans find their crew in Tokyo as ‘One Piece’ sets sail again
Netflix brought the Straw Hat spirit to Tokyo with a celebration that drew devoted fans and underscored the live-action series' global popularity.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's domestic violence consultations hit record 98,000 in 2025
The figure has increased for 22 years in a row, police agency data shows.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan rejects U.S. report calling PM’s remarks over Taiwan ‘a significant shift’
The U.S. spy community's assessment of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Japan's military intervention in a crisis over the island was at odds with Tokyo's view.
Source: The Japan Times
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Stalking cases hit record high in Japan in 2025
Police handled 1,546 cases of stalking last year, up by 205 from the preceding year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Why do female voices dominate automated guidance in Japan?
One common explanation points to the stereotype that women are naturally suited to supportive or caregiving roles.
Source: The Japan Times
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When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Latest forecast says peak sakura season is coming very early in 2026. With this year’s first reports of the opening of cherry blossoms in Japan, sakura season is officially underway. However, that doe
Source: SoraNews24
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Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
It’s time to chow down on all of the pastries inspired by Fujiya’s famous brand of Milky candy and its little girl mascot, Peko-chan. Perhaps no other candy holds as special of a place in Japan’s nati
Source: SoraNews24
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Trump Coin Approved: A Golden Souvenir?
A commission approved a gold coin featuring Donald Trump's image. What does this mean for souvenir hunters visiting Japan?
Source: Japan Today
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Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki is still drawing…and walking in his Vans
Evangelion director Hideaki Anno shares heartwarming photos of recent meeting with Miyazaki in his Tokyo atelier. If you’ve been thinking about Studio Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki and
Source: SoraNews24
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Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Myaku-Myaku, you’re such a tease. In the Japanese entertainment business, some idols are also involved in gravure modeling. This is a style of modeling that technically isn’t adult content, but treads
Source: SoraNews24
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