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Breaking: a massive earthquake just hit northern Japan. The news is reporting that it was 6+ on the Japanese Intensity Scale. It was so strong that I could feel the shaking at my home near Tokyo.

Breaking: a massive earthquake just hit northern Japan. The news is reporting that it was 6+ on the Japanese Intensity Scale. It was so strong that I could feel the shaking at my home near Tokyo.

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Japanese right-wingers rented out a bar in Osaka to hold a "Super Right-Wing Bar" party. They decorated the space with photos of right-wing ideologues and flags. As one might expect, they also did a "Tennō Heika Banzai" cheer at the end of the party.

Japanese right-wingers rented out a bar in Osaka to hold a "Super Right-Wing Bar" party. They decorated the space with photos of right-wing ideologues and flags. As one might expect, they also did a "Tennō Heika Banzai" cheer at the end of the party.

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Japan's stationmaster cats visited a shrine to pray for safe rail travel in 2026. This is an annual tradition for the Wakayama Electric Railway. (video from December 29th)

Japan's stationmaster cats visited a shrine to pray for safe rail travel in 2026. This is an annual tradition for the Wakayama Electric Railway. (video from December 29th)

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Video: a JAL plane caught fire while landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport this evening. Fire crews are on scene trying to extinguish the blaze.

Video: a JAL plane caught fire while landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport this evening. Fire crews are on scene trying to extinguish the blaze.

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Video: Japanese announcers react to the Dodgers winning the World Series. It was wild seeing Yamamoto pitch two days in a row, but it worked out in the end.

Video: Japanese announcers react to the Dodgers winning the World Series. It was wild seeing Yamamoto pitch two days in a row, but it worked out in the end.

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Another video of overcrowding in a Tokyo train station after a power outage caused major commuter lines to suspend service.

Another video of overcrowding in a Tokyo train station after a power outage caused major commuter lines to suspend service.

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Heavy rain has caused flight cancellations at Narita Airport. It has also caused flooding that is causing some trains and buses to halt service. Today is not a good day to be at the airport.

Heavy rain has caused flight cancellations at Narita Airport. It has also caused flooding that is causing some trains and buses to halt service. Today is not a good day to be at the airport.

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Ichiro went to Hokkaido's Asahikawa Higashi High School to give its baseball team some pointers. One of his demonstration hits went over a protective net and into a classroom window, 130 meters (426 feet) away.

Ichiro went to Hokkaido's Asahikawa Higashi High School to give its baseball team some pointers. One of his demonstration hits went over a protective net and into a classroom window, 130 meters (426 feet) away.

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Takaichi's LDP is going to nominate scandal-tainted former lawmaker Sugita Mio to run in the coming general election. Sugita was involved in the Unification Church scandal, the slush fund scandal, and a scandals involving her use of hate speech.

Takaichi's LDP is going to nominate scandal-tainted former lawmaker Sugita Mio to run in the coming general election. Sugita was involved in the Unification Church scandal, the slush fund scandal, and a scandals involving her use of hate speech.

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NTV is projecting that the LDP will gain 107 seats, while the main opposition CRA will lose 113 seats. The LDP will have a strong parliamentary majority on its own, but will have to work with coalition partner Ishin in the Upper House.

NTV is projecting that the LDP will gain 107 seats, while the main opposition CRA will lose 113 seats. The LDP will have a strong parliamentary majority on its own, but will have to work with coalition partner Ishin in the Upper House.

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American conservative podcaster Joey Mannarino shared a video from Japan claiming that bikes don't have locks. He argued that this is possible because Japan hasn't been ruined by "migrants." The bike he showed has a lock. Most of these bikes probably also have locks. (1/2)

American conservative podcaster Joey Mannarino shared a video from Japan claiming that bikes don't have locks. He argued that this is possible because Japan hasn't been ruined by "migrants." The bike he showed has a lock. Most of these bikes probably also have locks. (1/2)

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In recent days many people have seen a roasted sweet potato truck in Tokyo that is run by an eccentric ultra-nationalist uyoku. In this clip he's shouting "banzai," and a tourist (?) answered with "Shinzō wo Sasageyo!"[心臓を捧げよ] from Attack on Titan.

In recent days many people have seen a roasted sweet potato truck in Tokyo that is run by an eccentric ultra-nationalist uyoku. In this clip he's shouting "banzai," and a tourist (?) answered with "Shinzō wo Sasageyo!"[心臓を捧げよ] from Attack on Titan.

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NHK's satellite channel aired a documentary about how Japanese companies are already at work repairing war damage in Ukraine. The documentary follows six months of reconstruction work carried out by companies from Kanagawa & Fukuoka Prefectures.

NHK's satellite channel aired a documentary about how Japanese companies are already at work repairing war damage in Ukraine. The documentary follows six months of reconstruction work carried out by companies from Kanagawa & Fukuoka Prefectures.

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Japanese gamers are using the new Tomodachi Life video game to create political videos. In this viral clip with over 1 million views, someone made former Prime Minister Ishiba asking Abe about the Unification Church.

Japanese gamers are using the new Tomodachi Life video game to create political videos. In this viral clip with over 1 million views, someone made former Prime Minister Ishiba asking Abe about the Unification Church.

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Video: Donald McDonald (the Japanese version of Ronald McDonald) made a real life appearance at a McDonald's in Akihabara today.

Video: Donald McDonald (the Japanese version of Ronald McDonald) made a real life appearance at a McDonald's in Akihabara today.

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The Mainichi Shimbun estimates that about 15,000 people gathered in Shibuya for festivities ahead of a LGBTQ pride parade held in Tokyo today. Many companies had tents to express solidarity.

The Mainichi Shimbun estimates that about 15,000 people gathered in Shibuya for festivities ahead of a LGBTQ pride parade held in Tokyo today. Many companies had tents to express solidarity.

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Prime Minister Takaichi has called a snap election in the middle of winter, which is quite rare in Japan. If you live in northern Japan, you'll need a snow shovel to access some boards where candidates are allowed to put up posters.

Prime Minister Takaichi has called a snap election in the middle of winter, which is quite rare in Japan. If you live in northern Japan, you'll need a snow shovel to access some boards where candidates are allowed to put up posters.

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Among the many flags being waved at the anti-war/anti-Takaichi protest in Tokyo today, one can see: •a Tokyo Anti-Fascist flag •a Progress Pride flag •a Palestinian flag •a No Hate flag •a Liberty flag •an Islamic Republic of Iran flag

Among the many flags being waved at the anti-war/anti-Takaichi protest in Tokyo today, one can see: •a Tokyo Anti-Fascist flag •a Progress Pride flag •a Palestinian flag •a No Hate flag •a Liberty flag •an Islamic Republic of Iran flag

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Lawson has released a new series of simple meals under 300 yen ($2). They look awful, and many internet users are understandably treating this as a signal that Japan is becoming a poor country.

Lawson has released a new series of simple meals under 300 yen ($2). They look awful, and many internet users are understandably treating this as a signal that Japan is becoming a poor country.

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Italy Prime Minister Meloni spoke with other leaders about how she quit smoking. Near the end of the clip, she turns to Japanese PM Takaichi and says, "so you've been smoking one of your last cigarettes with me!"

Italy Prime Minister Meloni spoke with other leaders about how she quit smoking. Near the end of the clip, she turns to Japanese PM Takaichi and says, "so you've been smoking one of your last cigarettes with me!"

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The Toyama Muslim Center sent 800 meals of vegetable curry to earthquake evacuees in Kumamoto: "We are all human beings. Regardless of nationality or religion, hardship is hardship."

The Toyama Muslim Center sent 800 meals of vegetable curry to earthquake evacuees in Kumamoto: "We are all human beings. Regardless of nationality or religion, hardship is hardship."

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Japan has a new stationmaster cat. The Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line is famous for its feline stationmasters. A new cat, Rokutama, has been appointed trainee stationmaster of 2 stations. Other cats received promotions. This is serious stuff.

Japan has a new stationmaster cat. The Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line is famous for its feline stationmasters. A new cat, Rokutama, has been appointed trainee stationmaster of 2 stations. Other cats received promotions. This is serious stuff.

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The Japanese government has stated that they have 254 days of oil reserves. If the Strait of Hormuz is closed for an extended period due to the ongoing war, it will be a very serious problem for Japan's economy.

The Japanese government has stated that they have 254 days of oil reserves. If the Strait of Hormuz is closed for an extended period due to the ongoing war, it will be a very serious problem for Japan's economy.

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This video of foreign tourists is going viral in Japan because they don't seem to realize the red line on the floor of their hotel room is meant to show where they need to take off their shoes. Overseas it's not rare to wear shoes inside hotel rooms.

This video of foreign tourists is going viral in Japan because they don't seem to realize the red line on the floor of their hotel room is meant to show where they need to take off their shoes. Overseas it's not rare to wear shoes inside hotel rooms.

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Today I learned that in a 1981 episode of the Japanese anime series Doraemon, the characters travel back in time to 1944 Europe and Doraemon uses "Hitler pills" to trick German soldiers into thinking that he is the Führer.

Today I learned that in a 1981 episode of the Japanese anime series Doraemon, the characters travel back in time to 1944 Europe and Doraemon uses "Hitler pills" to trick German soldiers into thinking that he is the Führer.

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These Japanese railway otaku bought actual train doors so they could reenact the experience of riding a train in the comfort of their living room.

These Japanese railway otaku bought actual train doors so they could reenact the experience of riding a train in the comfort of their living room.

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Content creators Mizkif and Tokyo Sims are drawing criticism for doing pull-ups and gymnastic tricks on a Japanese cherry tree. One Japanese language post about it has already received over 200k views.

Content creators Mizkif and Tokyo Sims are drawing criticism for doing pull-ups and gymnastic tricks on a Japanese cherry tree. One Japanese language post about it has already received over 200k views.

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A very strong earthquake has hit Kumamoto, Japan. It was a 7 on the JMA intensity scale, which means there is likely very serious chance of people being hurt and buildings being damaged.

A very strong earthquake has hit Kumamoto, Japan. It was a 7 on the JMA intensity scale, which means there is likely very serious chance of people being hurt and buildings being damaged.

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The US military has admitted it was a "mistake" to body-slam and detain Kareem El, a civilian and former Marine Captain visiting Okinawa. El believes that the MP patrol targeted him because they assumed any Black people in Okinawa must be in the military.

The US military has admitted it was a "mistake" to body-slam and detain Kareem El, a civilian and former Marine Captain visiting Okinawa. El believes that the MP patrol targeted him because they assumed any Black people in Okinawa must be in the military.

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Another viral video about a foreigner visiting Japan and not being able to find public trash cans:

Another viral video about a foreigner visiting Japan and not being able to find public trash cans:

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Uchino Airi, a candidate in the Tokyo gubernatorial race, stripped during her official public television speech, asking viewers if they thought she was sexy. She asked them to add her as a friend on messaging app LINE and pledged to respond to everyone.

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Uchino Airi, a candidate in the Tokyo gubernatorial race, stripped during her official public television speech, asking viewers if they thought she was sexy. She asked them to add her as a friend on messaging app LINE and pledged to respond to everyone.

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Live cam footage shows a person poured flammable liquid onto the street in the middle of Tokyo's Shibuya scramble crossing, lit it on fire, and ran off. They also placed a flat object in the middle of what was apparently meant to be a circle of fire. Was it a message?

Live cam footage shows a person poured flammable liquid onto the street in the middle of Tokyo's Shibuya scramble crossing, lit it on fire, and ran off. They also placed a flat object in the middle of what was apparently meant to be a circle of fire. Was it a message?

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Video: a Japanese Punisher cosplayer gets arrested by a Japanese Jackie Chan impersonator at Tokyo Comic Con 2025.

Video: a Japanese Punisher cosplayer gets arrested by a Japanese Jackie Chan impersonator at Tokyo Comic Con 2025.

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The film Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise will be released on Friday at movie theaters across Japan. It is an adaptation of a historical fiction manga told from the perspective of a Japanese soldier experiencing of one World War 2's most gruesome battles.

The film Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise will be released on Friday at movie theaters across Japan. It is an adaptation of a historical fiction manga told from the perspective of a Japanese soldier experiencing of one World War 2's most gruesome battles.

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Japanese television is warning people in northern Japan that there is a very serious risk of a 3-meter tsunami hitting the coast very soon. People living on the coast are being warned to evacuate their houses immediately and head to somewhere safe.

Japanese television is warning people in northern Japan that there is a very serious risk of a 3-meter tsunami hitting the coast very soon. People living on the coast are being warned to evacuate their houses immediately and head to somewhere safe.

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Video: The Egyptian owner of a Tokyo restaurant serves maqluba, a one pot meal that is dramatically served by flipping a pot over to reveal rice, veggies, and lamb meat that falls right off the bone. (Arabic Restaurant & Cafe Abu Essam in Kagurazaka)

Video: The Egyptian owner of a Tokyo restaurant serves maqluba, a one pot meal that is dramatically served by flipping a pot over to reveal rice, veggies, and lamb meat that falls right off the bone. (Arabic Restaurant & Cafe Abu Essam in Kagurazaka)

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Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart is facing major staffing shortages, so they've decided to...pay Lady Gaga a bunch of money to star in bizarre "What to work at FamilyMart?" commercials.

Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart is facing major staffing shortages, so they've decided to...pay Lady Gaga a bunch of money to star in bizarre "What to work at FamilyMart?" commercials.

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It looks like the Osaka city government has sent workers to guard the deer that seems to have wandered into their city from neighboring Nara. Deer from Nara Park are legally treated as national treasures, so it's important to protect them.

It looks like the Osaka city government has sent workers to guard the deer that seems to have wandered into their city from neighboring Nara. Deer from Nara Park are legally treated as national treasures, so it's important to protect them.

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