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The services are officiated by a porn star, Rei Kato, before the life-size dolls are destroyed in a machine and disposed of. Photos posted on the company's website show young or child…
Yusaku Maezawa had appealed for a partner to join him for a trip to the moon as the first private passengers on Elon Musk's SpaceX. His search was due to become a show for Abema TV, but now…
KFC Japan was initially opened as a joint venture between the fast food giant’s parent company and the Mitsubishi Corporation. The fried chicken chain proved to be very successful and the first …
But one dad appears to have come up with a very clever and amusing solution to stop his son getting tearful. A Twitter user called @sato_nezi has revealed the sneaky way he has stopped his one…
In Japan, women have started wearing Period Badges at that magical time of the month to “encourage bonding and sympathy”. There are many more human conditions that it would be better if everyone…
Female staff at a new shop in Osake, Japan have been encouraged to don the pins in a bid to tackle the stigma around periods in the country. The scheme makes thematic sense in the context of the…
The Asahi Ryokan in Fukuoka has set up a 24-hour livestream in one of its hotel rooms, so that viewers can watch the the entirety of the guests' visits. The hotel is run by Tetsuya Ino…
Shuri Castle, a 14th century World Heritage site in Okinawa, has been ravaged by the blaze, which was still burning early this morning. A popular tourist attraction, the wooden structure was con…
The iconic neighbourhood boasts beautiful streets, traditional tea houses and is home to geishas, so it's no surprise that it's become a visitor hotspot. While photos in popular areas …
(Image: Peanuts Hotel)The quirky 'I did it! For a start, the on-site diner has heaps of Snoopy decor, and even serves up an array of Snoopy themed dishes! (Image: Peanuts Hotel)Th…
