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A 7–11 Manager Died After Working Six Months Without a BreakIs it time to rethink 24-hour convenience store culture in Japan? Some think so in the wake of a 38-year-old manager’s suicide.1h ago1h ago
Japanese City Says It Won’t Make Women’s Sanitary Products Free After CriticismTsu in Mie Prefecture says it’s worried about theft and the expense — but city halls and some train stations in Japan already offer them.3h ago13h ago1
Japanese Gamer Skips Middle School to Work on Fortnite SkillsIt’s a rare move in a country with no legal structure for homeschooling — but the gamer and his parents stand by the family’s decision.23h ago23h ago
Japanese Drug Store Tried Charging Ramen Store Customer 10K Yen for ParkingCosmos Drug Store nearly sank its reputation attempting to charge a man for parking in what turned out to be a shared lot.1d ago1d ago
Japanese Citizens Fume as New Lodging Taxes Aimed at Overtourism Apply to Them, TooExperts say that assessing a “foreigner only” lodging tax would involve changing the way people check into hotels here.2d ago12d ago1
Kumamoto City Might Address Bullying with Security CamerasExperts are split, with some saying it’s a good idea, while others argue it won’t address the bullying that occurs online.4d ago4d ago
American Tourist “Mistakenly” Brings Gun Into JapanYou may experience longer wait times at Japan’s arrival ports thanks to one American who forgot he was carrying a firearm.4d ago24d ago2
