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Zoo director begs people to stop screwing with air conditioner, setting it to...
The reptile house is no place for monkey business. Last year a giant python escaped from its owner and had a neighborhood in Yokohama on edge for about half a month. It wasn’t until Tsuyoshi Shirawa,...
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Japanese World Cup team’s manners awesome as usual, locker room pics after...
Japanese fans at stadium continue their considerate tradition too. Japan is a soccer-loving nation, and so sports enthusiasts across the country were excited as the 2022 World Cup opened. Somewhat...
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Is it OK to play with Pokémon card on the Shinkansen? A bullet train manners...
Japanese comedian calls out “bad manners” of Pokémon-playing friends, but not everyone thinks his take is the very best. The Shinkansen bullet trains are the fastest trains in Japan, but ironically...
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Japanese college student admits he robbed taxi driver, denies in court that...
Suspect speaks up at trial to correct misquote that made him sound like a jerk while he was taking cabbie’s money. The Japanese justice system is famous for its high rate of confessions. Accused...
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72 percent of foreigners in survey say they’ve been disappointed by bad...
Dentist thinks part of the reason for bad breath in Japan is cultural. Upon arriving in Japan, many people from overseas are impressed by how nicely dressed and well-groomed, on average, the local...
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Masks should still be worn indoors, majority of Japanese people in poll say
Even with government plans to downgrade the coronavirus to the same danger level as seasonal flu, many plan to stay masked up. Last Friday, Prime Minster Fumio Kishida announced that the Japanese...
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Japanese TV network makes multiple apologies for reporter chewing gum on...
Station president vows to “restore viewers’ trust.” Ohayo Asahi Desu is a weekday morning talk show broadcast by ABC TV, a regional network serving the Osaka area. As part of the episode aired on...
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Mask rules in Japan have changed…so are people still wearing them?
We find out if people in Tokyo are ripping off their masks and throwing them to the wind in light of the new changes. Mask-wearing may be a thing of the past for countries overseas, but here in Japan...
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Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from watching YouTube videos on their...
New rule goes into place at restaurant in city’s “ramen battlefield.” Tokyo’s Takadanobaba neighborhood is sometimes called a “ramen battlefield.” With Waseda University and several specialized...
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Ramen manners debate: Should you put your used napkins into your bowl after...
And if you don’t put them in the bowl, should you expect the staff to clean them up for you? Ramen restaurants are pretty casual places, so you’re not going to find fancy cloth napkins at one....
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One month after masking was left to “personal judgement,” it’s still the norm...
Combination of factors is keeping masks on in Tokyo even as the government says they don’t have to be. On March 13, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare revised its mask recommendations,...
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What’s the rule for where to put strollers on Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains?
Japan’s high-speed trains don’t have designated stroller spots onboard, so where should parents put theirs? What’s the best seat on the Shinkansen? Window seats have a definite appeal if you want to...
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Video of foreign diplomat riding in Tokyo subway priority seat sparks manners...
Georgian ambassador’s brief subway ride clip has people disagreeing over how to properly prioritize those who need the seats. For foreign-government politicians and officials living in Japan, one of...
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How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
A lesson in etiquette to help guide you through the way of the tonkatsu. There are a number of popular restaurant chains that serve up a good tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) in Japan. However, for our...
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Five things you can do to make hotel staff happy in Japan
TikTok video shows us how to be a good guest. While a lot of emphasis is placed on being a good host in Japan, it’s equally important to be a good guest. Sometimes that means going beyond regular...
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How should you use the small hiroen in a Japanese ryokan hotel room?
Answering a question that’s puzzled travellers for decades. If you’ve ever stayed at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), you’re likely to have noticed a small room off the main one, usually with a...
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Japanese restaurant posts nine steps for how you should eat their noodles,...
Nagano City restaurant’s list has a heartwarming twist. Japanese restaurants take a lot of pride in the food they serve, and there’s often an assumption that the chef’s understanding of the fare is on...
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Japan bad train manners survey reminds us of three things to watch out for...
Participants pick the most unpleasant parts of public transportation. Good manners and an amazingly convenient public transportation network are two of Japan’s biggest claims to fame. Unfortunately,...
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The most delicious way to eat tonkatsu blows people’s minds in Japan
Diners are shocked to learn they’ve been eating tonkatsu the wrong way all their lives. Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) is a hugely popular meal in Japan, where it’s usually served alongside...
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Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who...
Historic area wants foreign visitors to know it’s not a theme park. Kyoto has found itself in a difficult position over the years, juggling the needs of residents with the needs of tourists who have...
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