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PhD. Full-time University Lecturer in Japan. Specialty: Japan's Politics/Nationalism/Pop Culture. Views my own. RT/Likes ≠ endorsements. Not a journalist.

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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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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: The NYPD has arrested Vegeta.

Video: The NYPD has arrested Vegeta.

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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 was so poor in the early post-WW2 years that there were people who worked as "cigarette-butt pickers." They collected cigarette butts from the streets so they could reused & remade as cheap illicit cigarettes.

Japan was so poor in the early post-WW2 years that there were people who worked as "cigarette-butt pickers." They collected cigarette butts from the streets so they could reused & remade as cheap illicit cigarettes.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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White Sox fans have created a craft beer honoring Japanese baseball star Munetaka Murakami. It's a rice lager called "Southside Sama" and is sold at the Adams Street Brewery in the the Berghoff. (video from their Insta)

White Sox fans have created a craft beer honoring Japanese baseball star Munetaka Murakami. It's a rice lager called "Southside Sama" and is sold at the Adams Street Brewery in the the Berghoff. (video from their Insta)

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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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A Japanese government official who could advise Prime Minister Takaichi told the media in an off-the-record conversation that he personally believes Japan should obtain nuclear weapons. Takaichi supporters are criticizing the media for reporting about it.

A Japanese government official who could advise Prime Minister Takaichi told the media in an off-the-record conversation that he personally believes Japan should obtain nuclear weapons. Takaichi supporters are criticizing the media for reporting about it.

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President Trump gave a speech in Alabama today claiming that the U.S. "couldn't sell cars" in Japan because it was one of several countries that was "tariffing the hell out of us." Japan hasn't imposed tariffs on car imports since 1978.

President Trump gave a speech in Alabama today claiming that the U.S. "couldn't sell cars" in Japan because it was one of several countries that was "tariffing the hell out of us." Japan hasn't imposed tariffs on car imports since 1978.

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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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Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force sent a band to play at the re-opening ceremony of the Battleship Yamato Museum. They're playing Warship March (軍艦マーチ), an 1897 song that was popular in the Imperial Japanese Navy and postwar MSDF.

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force sent a band to play at the re-opening ceremony of the Battleship Yamato Museum. They're playing Warship March (軍艦マーチ), an 1897 song that was popular in the Imperial Japanese Navy and postwar MSDF.

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Videos of antifa banners on display at the anti-war protest rave in Tokyo. Participants were strongly against Prime Minister Takaichi and President Trump. Various videos and photos can be found under the hashtag #DropBassNotBombs0329

Videos of antifa banners on display at the anti-war protest rave in Tokyo. Participants were strongly against Prime Minister Takaichi and President Trump. Various videos and photos can be found under the hashtag #DropBassNotBombs0329

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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.
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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.

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1,838,009 views • 1 month ago

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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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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3,595,674 views • 3 months ago

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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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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5,631,535 views • 4 months ago

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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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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1,507,019 views • 2 months ago

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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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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2,406,163 views • 3 months ago

Shimanto city has unveiled a special Quagsire-themed bus. The mayor wore a Quagsire hat to announce the launch of the bus, which is aimed at both local residents and tourists. Quagsire is the official "Support Pokémon" of Kochi prefecture.
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Shimanto city has unveiled a special Quagsire-themed bus. The mayor wore a Quagsire hat to announce the launch of the bus, which is aimed at both local residents and tourists. Quagsire is the official "Support Pokémon" of Kochi prefecture.

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831,301 views • 1 month ago

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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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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2,796,801 views • 4 months ago

Video: Japanese sumo fans react to the arrival of the Imperial Family. It was the first time in six years that the Emperor's family has watched sumo at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo.
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Video: Japanese sumo fans react to the arrival of the Imperial Family. It was the first time in six years that the Emperor's family has watched sumo at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo.

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2,568,938 views • 4 months ago

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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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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1,235,824 views • 2 months ago

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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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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2,780,515 views • 5 months ago

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

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2,633,396 views • 5 months ago

The deer that wandered into Osaka is in legal trouble: The Governor of Nara has stated that deer that leave Nara Park lose their legal status as national treasures and become "wild" deer. This means that Osaka can't send a "wild" deer back to Nara Park.
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The deer that wandered into Osaka is in legal trouble: The Governor of Nara has stated that deer that leave Nara Park lose their legal status as national treasures and become "wild" deer. This means that Osaka can't send a "wild" deer back to Nara Park.

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964,329 views • 2 months ago

Fox News mocked Prime Minister Takaichi after she silently accepted an insulting joke from Trump about Pearl Harbor: "Point taken, because the Prime Minister had no comeback for that." Pro-Trump social media users are also laughing about it.
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Fox News mocked Prime Minister Takaichi after she silently accepted an insulting joke from Trump about Pearl Harbor: "Point taken, because the Prime Minister had no comeback for that." Pro-Trump social media users are also laughing about it.

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962,203 views • 2 months ago

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

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2,338,782 views • 6 months ago

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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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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2,339,966 views • 6 months ago

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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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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2,244,772 views • 5 months ago

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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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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5,624,705 views • 1 year ago

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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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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1,994,521 views • 5 months ago

A Japanese reporter from TV Tokyo asked China's Foreign Ministry spokesman why the Chinese anti-air equipment Venezuela purchased was of "little practical use" against the US military attack that captured Maduro. The spokesman didn't look happy.
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A Japanese reporter from TV Tokyo asked China's Foreign Ministry spokesman why the Chinese anti-air equipment Venezuela purchased was of "little practical use" against the US military attack that captured Maduro. The spokesman didn't look happy.

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1,666,288 views • 4 months ago

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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7,483,888 views • 1 year ago