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Photos From the Last Days of an Iconic Shibuya Club
Many of the world’s top DJs performed at the Tokyo club contact, which closed down in September.
New Zealand Wants Farmers to Pay Taxes for Their Cows’ Farts and Burps
The proposal is meant to help New Zealand cut carbon emissions.
Woman Scammed by ‘Russian Astronaut’ Who Claimed to Need Money to Return to Earth
The man claimed he needed money to pay landing fees once on Earth and a rocket to actually fly home, local media reported.
12 Days After a 7-Year-Old Girl Disappears in Japan, a Child’s Body Is Found in a River
Saya Minami’s case has garnered national attention in Japan, a country known for its low crime rate and public safety, especially for children.
He Abused Kids For 24 Years. Now He Wants Manga Sexualizing Children to be Banned.
Lolicon and shotacon manga sexually depict young girls and young boys respectively. The two are part of a manga industry worth $4.67 billion.
She Trained to Be a Geisha, Until Her Boss Tried to Sell Her Virginity
A former apprentice geisha has shocked Japan with allegations of sexual assault and coercion.
Toilet Paper Company Sues Rival for Selling Very Long Roll
A Japanese toilet paper maker patented rolls that are three times longer than normal ones. Its competitors have taken notes.
Japanese Children Walk Differently From Other Kids, Study Finds
How children walk could have implications on their health.
Japanese Nursing Home Recruits Babies to Keep Elderly Company
“Whenever the babies come, they seem very happy,” the nursing home told VICE World News.
The Bizarre Mystery of the Only Armed Nuke America Ever Lost
The lost nuke has never been found—only the pilot's helmet was recovered, and the government kept it secret for years.
What is Japandi Design? Meet Scandinavian Decor's Cooler, Japanese-Inspired Cousin
A portmanteau of Japan and Scandi, the cooler interior design aesthetic cousin of Nordic minimalism will boost your hygge at least 10 points.
Japan Wants to Build Nuclear Plants Again
Japan took most of its nuclear reactors offline and turned to coal after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Now it’s looking to embrace nuclear again.