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Fierce Penguin Defends Partner in Viral Smackdown

March 5, 2024 - 06:39
A video of an angry penguin has garnered over 6 million views. (News On Japan)
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Lupin-like Stunt Shocks Hokkaido Driver

March 5, 2024 - 06:24
Dramatic dashcam footage of a car driving down an embankment on a country road in Hokkaido has been captured by a passing motorist, reminiscent of a scene from "Lupin." (News On Japan)
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Okinawa "Duck-Catching Race": Tradition or Animal Cruelty?

March 5, 2024 - 06:03
An organizer of the "Itoman Hare", an annual dragon boat racing carnival in Okinawa, has been charged on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Act. (News On Japan)
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During the chilly winter months, a group of brave souls gathers at Kanagawa Prefecture's "Sunset Waterfall" to partake in waterfall training. This ritual, which involves standing beneath a 23-meter-high waterfall, is surprisingly popular in winter,...

March 4, 2024 - 01:36
During the chilly winter months, a group of brave souls gathers at Kanagawa Prefecture's "Sunset Waterfall" to partake in waterfall training. This ritual, which involves standing beneath a 23-meter-high waterfall, is surprisingly popular in winter, everyone has different reasons for participating. (News On Japan)
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Rina Gonoi Receives 'International Women of Courage Award'

March 2, 2024 - 17:20
The U.S. State Department has announced that Rina Gonoi, who exposed sexual abuse within the Japan Self-Defense Forces, will be awarded this year's "International Women of Courage Award." (News On Japan)
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Former Kabukicho No. 1 Hostess Announces Birth of First Child

March 2, 2024 - 17:14
Emiri Aizawa, known as the former "No. 1 hostess in Kabukicho" and now a businesswoman, has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl. (News On Japan)
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When You Can't Stop Being Jealous

March 1, 2024 - 17:32
The grass may always seem greener on the other side. Despite the potential challenges that others may face, it's human nature to look at someone else and think, "I wish I had that." (News On Japan)
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Locals Had Earful of Historic Clock

March 1, 2024 - 14:56
The "Botchan Karakuri Clock," featuring characters from the novel "Botchan" dancing to music, has become the center of controversy in Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama City, with residents complaining its too loud. (News On Japan)
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Leap Year's Unique Tradition: Amicable "Divorce Ceremonies"

March 1, 2024 - 07:44
February 29th is known as "Amicable Divorce Day" in Japan, a leap year day, when some couples choose to have a "divorce ceremony" to mark their separation. (News On Japan)
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