a page from Miyu Kojima’s new book, which features essays and photos of her miniature replicasTwenty seven-year old Miyu Kojima (previously) works for a company that cleans up after kodokushi (孤独死) o…

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Twenty six-year old Miyu Kojima works for a company that cleans up after kodokushi (孤独死) or lonely deaths: a Japanese phenomenon of people dying alone and remaining undiscovered for a long period of …

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Rugby is now the most amazing sport in Japan after the national rugby team defeated Ireland 19-12 in a Rugby World Cup pool match in Shizuoka Prefecture on Sunday.
“Stuff soccer or baseball,” says 28…

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Tokyo events for Monday, September 30 to Sunday, October 6, 2019This week, try delicious Hokkaido cuisine in the heart of Tokyo, catch the fireworks in Tamagawa or join a horror-themed street race.
J…

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With over 600,000 readers each month, Tokyo Cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in Tokyo.
To find why we started this site, check out the Tokyo Cheapo Mani…

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of daily flights): Miyazaki (7 flights), Kumamoto (4 flights), Nagasaki (4 flights), Kagoshima (4 flights), Oita (3 flights), all ¥9,700.
of daily flights): Sapporo (¥9,870/10 flights), Asahikawa (¥1…

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One traveller said the feature let him know where babies "plan to scream... during a 13-hour trip".
Japan Airlines' website says the icon "lets other passengers know a child may be sitting there".
"I…

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Rugby World Cup organisers launched an investigation after around two-thirds of the floodlights failed towards the end of the highly charged match between Australia and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on Sund…

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Now Japan Airlines has revealed a new tool that lets you dodge infants when you book your seat.
Before babyphobes get too excited, Japan Airlines cautions that the baby map will not display child ico…

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Running an online shop is a daunting task for any digital artist, with bigger hurdles than most people realize.
She regularly restocks her store with charms, enamel pins, and stickers, in addition to…

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