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Netflix Made an Anime Using AI Due to a 'Labor Shortage,' and Fans Are Pissed
A new short film called 'The Dog & The Boy' uses AI-generated art for its backgrounds.
Zookeepers Say They’ve Solved the Mystery of How a Gibbon Got Pregnant by Herself
Momo the gibbon was kept in a cage by herself in a Japanese zoo. But life found a way.
This Monthly Japanese Treat Box Is Like Having a Personal Snack Shopper
With changing themes and expertly-curated items, a subscription to Sakuraco gives you access to the best Japanese snacks out there.
For Rent: Tokyo Apartment for $300. The Catch? It Has No Shower.
A Japanese TV report touting life in a “no bath” home has prompted discussions about poverty and tradition.
63-Year-Old Japanese Mom Took Photos of Women in Bathhouses to ‘Calm Down’ Her Son
Her 37-year-old son, who was known as a recluse, admitted that he hoped to sell the photos online.
Freedom, Not Fetish: Inside the World of Japan’s Zentai Community
Zentai performer Yukinko wears bodysuits to liberate herself from societal pressures and stereotypes.
Convicted Murderer on Death Row Dies After Choking on Her Dinner
In an ironic twist, Miyuki Ueta was on death row awaiting execution for the asphyxiation of two men in 2009.
Japan Is Paying Tokyo Families to Move to the Countryside. These Parents Say No Thanks.
In a bid to disperse Tokyo’s dense population to rural areas of Japan, the government’s been offering to pay families to move.
‘A National Embarrassment’: Japanese Sumo Wrestling Is Plagued by Violence
Abuse in Japan’s national sport is common but downplayed by the sport’s regulator, current and former wrestlers say.
China Is Reopening, But It’s a Long Road Back to Normality
As COVID-19 cases explode in China, some countries have adopted new entry restrictions for Chinese travelers.
Record Snowfall in Japan Kills 17 and Injures More Than 90
Among the dead, many had fallen while clearing snow from their roofs, while some were buried by thick snow that slid off their roofs.
In Japan, Electrifying Nights of Punk Live On
A glimpse into Japan’s underground punk rock scene proves that it’s more than meets the eye.