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E-Scooters No Longer Require a License in Japan
Soon it will be possible to ride an e-scooter in Japan without a driver’s license or the need to wear a helmet, although restrictions do apply.
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Thinking about moving to Japan? Keep these 4 key things in mind to make your apartment hunt go a lot easier!
Japan’s New Progressive Cafe Staffed Only with People Who Stutter
Japan’s “Cafe Where Ordering Takes Time” is a unique pop-up cafe themed around raising awareness for speech disorders.
Burger King Japan is Hiding Secret Messages (and Insults) in Their Posters
Burger King Japan’s storefront posters aren’t just there to get you hungry. They’re also there for competitors to see.
Japanese Society and School System Might Be Failing 12 Year Old Drum Prodigy
12-year-old female rock n’ roll drum prodigy YOYOKA is next to make it big, but Japanese society and culture might stop her.
Manga Sales Skyrocket for Second Year in a Row
The manga or Japanese comic industry saw record high sales numbers for the second year in a row largely thanks to COVID-19.
The Top 4 Poison Characters in Anime
Some of the coolest anime characters use poison to defeat their opponents. Check out the top 4 fan favorite poison users from Japan!
You Can Now Have a Chat with Famous Manga Author Akamatsu at His Office in Akihabara
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