Whichever way you look at it, the publication of The Swamp by Yoshiharu Tsuge is a big deal.
The Swamp, which gathers together 11 stories from the mid-60s, is the first volume in a series of seven by…

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As Japan’s voluntary policy of “jishuku“, or self-restraint, continues, more and more people are working from home, and families are spending more time together than ever before.
However, 33 percent …

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And there’s also ANGEL LIBRARY, a cafe in the Gion District of Kyoto, that is so exclusive you need a special code to even get inside.
It’s merely a distractionto keep the masses away from the hidden…

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The Japanese government plans to completely lift the state of emergency over the novel coronavirus pandemic on Monday, before it expires on May 31, government sources said Sunday.
The 42 other prefec…

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TOKYO -- Japan is leaning toward lifting the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other prefectures still on alert, ending seven weeks of economic restrictions and ushering in an uncertai…

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The Goal

Survive. Survive as long as possible and eat other monsters in the process.

The Mechanics

All monsters switch from nice to evil. If two monsters meet and one of them is evil and the other is…

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TOKYO -- After lifting the state of emergency in much of the country, Japan on Thursday will examine whether to ease coronavirus-related restrictions in the remaining regions, including Tokyo.
The cu…

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This teddy bear couple is part of a 1,000-doll collection at the Japanese teddy bear museum.
Officially named the Hida Takayama Teddy Bear Eco Village, the teddy bear museum is located in a 200-year-…

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In addition, oversized luggage reservations can only be made by passengers traveling by more expensive reserved-seat tickets, effectively banning the use of large luggage by travelers using the lower…

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▼ Cherry blossom at Mukojima in Tokyo (1907–1918).
▼ Hanayashiki of Asakusa at Tokyo (1907-1918).
▼ Iris Garden at Horikiri, Tokyo (1907–1918).
▼ Theatre Street, Yokohama (1907–1908) was the main ent…

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