Japanese mascot Chiitan defeats an entire city in landmark legal case
The popular mascot Chiitan has won a defamation suit against the city of Susaki in Kochi Prefecture.
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Domino’s Pizza withdraws from Japan with closure of over 170 stores
Domino's, the international pizza delivery giant, will be closing over 200 stores around the world.
Man’s death near popular Hokkaido tourist attraction sparks investigation
The town of Biei in Hokkaido started the 7th of February with the grim discovery of a body in a nearby river.
Pokémon unveils new anime short “Dragonite and the Mailman”
The Pokémon franchise has announced an exciting new project set to be released on Pokémon Day.
Kyoto Animation arsonist’s defense team seeks to reinstate appeal
The legal team representing Shinji Aoba have filed to nullify his recent appeal withdrawal.
My Hero Academia and Captain America team up in special collaboration video
The two franchises have teamed up to celebrate the upcoming release of Captain America: Brave New World.
Pickpockets caught on camera in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market
Japan is often perceived as a remarkably safe country, with incidents of petty crime, such as pickpocketing, relatively uncommon.
Japan’s Suica travel card to offer monthly subscriptions from 2028
In an increasingly digital landscape, JR East is striving to maintain the relevance of its iconic Suica transportation card.