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History of Karaoke in Japan
These days, karaoke is everywhere. In the West, it is rightfully considered very Japanese, although Western visitors are often surprised to find it is practiced differently in its country of…
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Beautiful Brutalism: 3 Concrete Havens in Saga Prefecture
BRutalist architecture in Japan preceded the more well-known Metabolism movement, of which Tokyo's Nakagin Capsule Tower was one of the most recognizable examples. Both styles heavily favor concrete as the…
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A 22-Year-Old Texas Man Fatally Shot His Partner for Traveling to Get an Abortion
Photo: Ajax9 (Getty Images)A Texas man, 22, was arrested on Wednesday evening for fatally shooting his 26-year-old girlfriend for traveling to Colorado to get an abortion, the Dallas Morning News…
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Don’t Tip in These Foreign Countries
Not sure of whether to leave a tip? Read on.Tipping is a hot topic among travelers, primarily because tipping practices vary so widely from country to country. But in most…
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Ginza Heist Highlights ‘Dark Part-Time Work” Trend
It was a robbery so brazen, some passersby thought it was a film shoot. On Monday, three masked assassins stole around 70 watches from a Rolex specialty store in Ginza…
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Craig Mod: Shining a Light on the Mundane
Craig Mod has been a resident of Japan for over 20 years, writer and photographer for almost as long and a walker for longer. He chooses traveling on foot over…
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Driver George Alvarez yelled anti-migrant insults, says witness
A witness to the car crash that killed eight people outside a migrant shelter in Texas says the driver made anti-immigrant remarks before he was detained by members of the…
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Hokkaido’s Higashikawa Effuses Creativity in Every Corner
Qhough best known for its unspoiled wilderness and harsh winters, Hokkaido's Daisetsuzan National Park is also home to one of Japan's most creative small towns. Called Higashikawa, this town of…
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Top New Music Releases From Japan: June 2023
Some Japanese artists spent the month of June chasing summer hit titles while others were in full rainy season mode. There was new music from the likes of Lausbub, Vlot…
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Headed to see Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium this weekend? Here’s what you need to know
Concert tickets? Check.Clear bag approved by Gillette Stadium? Check.Excited to see Ed Sheeran perform live in front of all his fans? Check.Fans are getting ready to see Ed Sheeran this…