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The Radical Sound of Hanatarash, the Band Who Brought a Bulldozer on Stage
Fronted by musical and visual artist Yamantaka Eye, Hanatarash is still considered one of the most dangerous bands of all time.
Japan Will Lose Almost a Third of Its Population by 2070, Study Suggests
The depopulation of Japan is continuing apace despite measures to encourage births.
Japan’s First Private Moon Landing Likely Ended in a Crash
A rush of private companies and government agencies has planned to land spacecraft on the moon this year. It won’t be easy.
Are Japan’s Ultra-Interactive ‘Love’ Games Getting a Little Too Real?
Bishōjo games have been generating virtual relationships for decades, and we're likely going even deeper with the latest tech.
A Japanese Company Is Attempting the First Successful Private Moon Landing. Here's How to Watch.
Japanese company ispace is aiming to be the first company to successfully land a robot on the moon this week.
‘Toxic’ Dolphin Meat Is Being Sold and Eaten in Japan
A test showed a sample of dolphin offal contained mercury that’s nearly 100 times regulatory limits.
Japan Asks Schools Not to Penalize Students if They Were Late Because They Were Groped
Japanese authorities said students are reluctant to report groping crimes to the police because they fear getting penalized for missing school.
Millions of Birds Have Been Killed in Japan. Now There’s No Space to Bury Them.
Japan has culled a record number of birds this season due to bird flu.
Dozens of Dolphins Have Washed Up on Japan’s Beaches. No One Knows Why.
The reports follow a global trend of marine life washing up on beaches, in cases that have perplexed scientists.
Photos of the Japanese Subculture Where People Wear Giant Cyclops Masks
Introducing tanganmen, one of the more underground movements in Japanese style.
Cherry Blossom Season Is Here—Celebrate It With These Japanese Snacks
Celebrate the coming of spring with cherry blossom tea, mochi, and mouth-watering donut bou.
Half-Black Student in Japan Segregated During Graduation For Wearing Cornrows
The 18-year-old wanted to celebrate his high school graduation by wearing cornrows, but was made to sit alone and away from his classmates.