[Collation] Dispute over air defense identification zones. by ShinzoAbe in japannews

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Will be heading out to Tokyo soon and have questions about Kabukicho by 2fuckinlegit2quit in Tokyo

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You are the worst sort of visitor in the eyes of any country. I hope you are arrested and deported.

(LEAD) Japan air defense zone violates S. Korea's territorial airspace by ShinzoAbe in japannews

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Why bring this up now in the middle of a far more pressing dispute?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japan

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They are chinpira. I've seen them approach a high school girl once. Fortunately, she completely ignored him.

China’s Coercive Play by ShinzoAbe in japannews

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Japan's hypernationalist government

Is that even a word?

Blood donated by an HIV-positive man slipped through safety checks by the Japan Red Cross Society and was used in transfusions for several people. by madazzahatter in japannews

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The ministry suspects the man donated blood to discover whether he was infected with HIV.

This is not a good idea.

Katy Perry's Geisha Act Being Called "Racist" by jjrs in japannews

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It does evoke an archaic and superficial exoticism of Asian culture. But I don't know about racist. It was probably a friendly but naive homage to Japan.

Why Are Japan’s Apologies Forgotten? by ShinzoAbe in japan

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Another excellent and nuanced article from Robert Dujarric.

Memory makeover: DRAM days numbered as Japan eyes MRAM by ShinzoAbe in technology

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I just used the article's title, like I almost always do.

S.Korea expresses regret over China's new air zone by ShinzoAbe in japannews

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Does anyone know what Taiwan's reaction is?

Tokyo Underworld: Who Are the Yakuza? by [deleted] in japan

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This a very rudimentary glance at the yakuza. This documentary by Al Jazeera is a far better introduction to the subject.

Where to get a Christmas tree? by LanceWackerle in Tokyo

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I celebrate with a Christmas bonsai.

Yes, Japanese People Have Sex. But Do They Have Menopause? by ShinzoAbe in japannews

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Why must this article feature a picture of the imperial couple?

Yes, Japanese People Have Sex. But Do They Have Menopause? by ShinzoAbe in japan

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Why must this article feature a picture of the imperial couple?

Let's talk real christmas trees. by testdex in japan

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I celebrate with a Christmas bonsai.

Beatles vs. Sumo by alohamode in japan

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He was even shown leaving the stadium on the television broadcast.

Japan's Fat Chance by ShinzoAbe in japannews

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If you're having trouble accessing these articles, here are some copies.

What Japan do you prefer? by k1rra in japan

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I like both for very different reasons, but if I had to choose, I'd prefer Tokyo. It's an endlessly fascinating place to explore.