10% Pay Cut For Teacher Who Repeatedly Spat On and Slapped Students’ Faces
The behavior of Japanese middle and high school teachers has come under fire in recent years, especially in terms of what many see as excessive…
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Kyoto Gastropub Kiyamachi Golden Sakaba Celebrates Showa Nostalgia and Festival Fare
While Kyoto is known for offering very sophisticated, culturally refined dining experiences of the highest level, with price tags just as high to match them,…
A Japanese Chain Is Selling Fried Chicken That Tastes, Smells Like “The Soles of an Idol Girl’s Feet”
You might remember when Japanese karaage (Japanese style fried chicken) chain Tenka Torimasu launched a promotional event to attract idol fans by releasing a special…
Where to Enjoy Enchanting Wisteria Flower Festivals in Japan This Spring
Every spring Japan bursts into floral brilliance, and I’m not just talking about cherry blossoms. Wisteria, called fuji in Japanese, also holds a special place…
Japan Introduces World’s-First Peach Coca-Cola
In the past, cola has been a pretty big benefactor of Japan’s love of seasonal and limited edition goods. Standouts like Sakura Pepsi, region-specific Coca-Cola…
Too Many Nationalities? Ethnically Confused Bread Bewilders Japanese Twitter Users
Japan is a great place to find food inspired by cuisine from all over the world. But some combinations are confusing to say the least….
Tokyo Restaurant Offers Free Meals For 50 Minutes Of Work
There are tons of places to grab a bite to eat in Tokyo that cover the full spectrum of one’s available budget, but in recent…
Savor Prized Amaou Strawberries To Your Heart’s Content at Unique Sweets Buffet
If you have spent a certain length of time in Japan or happen to be a fruit enthusiast who always samples local fruits when traveling…
Absurdly Popular Pop Team Epic Anime Takes Internet By Storm
Ever since it was announced last year that bkub Okawa’s surreal comic four-panel manga Pop Team Epic was getting the anime treatment, fans both in…
McDonald’s Japan’s New Cheeseburger Campaign Brings Out Double Cheeseburger Flavored Fries
McDonald’s Japan has never shied away from spicing up its menu, particularly embracing a Japanese love for seasonal and limited edition items as they have…
New Studio Ghibli Short Animation by Hayao Miyazaki to be Screened at Ghibli Museum
A new short animation entitled Boro the Caterpillar will be shown exclusively at the Studio Ghibli museum in Mitaka. The screening will begin from 21st…
Japanese Hot Springs Town With Taisho Era Charm Is An Otherworldly Winter Wonderland
A wintry coat of snow can make the best sightseeing spots of Japan even more appealing, as we’ve seen in Kyoto, for example. However, in…
Never Take A Selfie Or Travel Alone Again With These Adorable Quokka Buddy Pouches
After a series of tourist selfies, Quokka have garnered a bit of a reputation as the most photogenic animal on the planet. While pictures with…
Dressing Up, Drifting and Drunken Fights: Why Coming of Age Day in Okinawa is the Wildest Party Around
On ‘Seijin no Hi’ (Coming of Age Day) the young people of Japan who turned twenty the previous year come together to celebrate. The new…
Japanese Family Restaurant Offers Up Loaded Servings Of Uni and Steak Combo Plates
A surprising amount of delicious Japanese food can be found at chain restaurants, with things like all-you-can-eat sushi and Denny’s with traditional Japanese food menus…