Kyoto tourists to be fined for hassling geishas
Kyoto in Japan has introduced an on-the-spot fine for tourists hassling geisha. Now, residents have a hit back by imposing a fine of Y10,000 (£71) for anyone caught harassing geisha.…
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'Mario Bros.' creator Shigeru Miyamoto to be given one of Japan's highest honors
(CNN) Shigeru Miyamoto is a titan in the video game industry, having created beloved franchises such as "Mario Bros." and "The Legend of Zelda." The award is the highest hono…
Japan Cleared To Transform 98 Of Its F-15J Eagles Into "Japanese Super Interceptors"
The possible deal, which covers 98 of the Japan Air Self Defense Force's around 200 F-15Js, has an estimated value of $4.5 billion. "This proposed sale will provide Japan a critic…
Blizzard Loses Sponsor Over Hong Kong Actions
When Blizzard decided to take action against a pro Hearthstone player for speaking out over the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, they ate a lot of shit from fans. They also, it turns out, lost a c…
Blizzard lost a big sponsor after the Hong Kong outcry: Mitsubishi
Blizzard Entertainment may be feeling the effects of its controversial ban of Hong Kong Hearthstone player Ng “Blitzchung” Wai Chung for quite some time. According to The Daily Beast, Mitsubishi…
Scientists Find New Species Living in Whale Shark's Gills
Japanese scientists have discovered a new species of crustacean in the gills of a shark, according to a recent paper. This is the first one found on a whale shark, the largest fish species in th…
The hardest thing about hardware startups: Live
This year at CEATEC, I was on stage with founders from two very different hardware startups. We talk in-depth about what it takes to be a hardware startup in a world where venture capital s…
Old gold: An enduring love of a humble fish in Japanese art
Today Fukahori’s name is synonymous with goldfish because of his distinct style of three-dimensional goldfish art. He’s famous both in Japan and overseas, even though after he first left ar…
Regular Landscapes of Suburban Japan Painted on Irregular Canvases by Daisuke Samejima
The majority of suburban Japan is a bland landscape of regular, cheaply constructed homes, along with shops and signage that dot the streets in colors that clash with the surrounding environment.…
Russian hackers are attacking Tokyo 2020 Olympics, says Microsoft
Today, Microsoft has claimed that Russian state-sponsored hacker group Strontium (Fancy Bear/APT28) has been involved in cyberattacks targeting sporting and anti-doping organizations. …