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A Kawasaki man wanted for gang rape and robbery who escaped from police custody on January 7 is recaptured by police after he fled to Yokohama; netizens relieved.
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A survey carried out by travel company Expedia reveals what foreign women think of Japan, including its spectacular toilets and its hardworking men; responses.
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The government announces that Japanese history is to become a compulsory subject for high school students; left-wing netizens skeptical of governmental aims.
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Panasonic announce that in 2014 they will mass-produce their 'power-loader' powered suit to enable wearers to enhance their physical strength; netizens excited.
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Anger as Sankei reports that 1993 statement acknowledging Japanese governmental involvement in comfort women system was 'collaboration' between Japan and Korea.
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Book asks what the world would miss if Japan were to disappear; Yahoo! Japan article places Kewpie mayonnaise and disposable diapers at the top of its list.
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Prime Minister Abe Shinzo causes controversy today over his visit to the Yasukuni Shrine to mark one year since the inauguration of his cabinet; netizen responses.
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A 2ch netizen posted an idea for an app that would photograph a girl's "kiss face" in a thread that trends, and Yahoo actually makes the app; 2ch responses.
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A foreigner's collection of early twentieth century 'samurai' photographs showing a bygone age appear on Hamusoku; netizens discuss the pictures from Japan's past.
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Online controversy as women's magazine la farfa suggests calling larger women "marshmallow girls" as a celebration of their delightful plumpness; netizens respond.
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The Japan Pension Service has announced that non-payers of the national pension premium could have their assets seized if they still refuse to pay; netizen outrage.
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The "Sailor Moon" franchise is set to collaborate with underwear company PEACH JOHN to create a series of Sailor Moon-themed underwear sets; netizens responses.
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A photograph of a man dressed in drag riding the women-only carriage on a Japanese train is uploaded to Twitter and trends on Hamusoku; netizens supportive.
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An emergency public opinion survey reveals that 82% of respondents either want the state secrecy law changed or abolished as Abe's cabinet approval rating plummets.
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A pregnant woman was attacked and robbed in Kanagawa while walking home at night in attack planned by a mother, her son, and two friends; 2ch netizens shocked.
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According to Yahoo! Japan, a new book discusses why Japanese couples often sleep separately even when married, which is rare in other nations; Twitter responses.
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LDP secretary-general, Ishiba Shigeru, claims on his blog that "shouting protests" in response to the state secrecy law are the same as terrorism; Twitter responds.
A Kawasaki man wanted for gang rape and robbery who escaped from police custody on January 7 is recaptured by police after he fled to Yokohama; netizens relieved.
A survey carried out by travel company Expedia reveals what foreign women think of Japan, including its spectacular toilets and its hardworking men; responses.
The government announces that Japanese history is to become a compulsory subject for high school students; left-wing netizens skeptical of governmental aims.
Panasonic announce that in 2014 they will mass-produce their 'power-loader' powered suit to enable wearers to enhance their physical strength; netizens excited.
Anger as Sankei reports that 1993 statement acknowledging Japanese governmental involvement in comfort women system was 'collaboration' between Japan and Korea.
Book asks what the world would miss if Japan were to disappear; Yahoo! Japan article places Kewpie mayonnaise and disposable diapers at the top of its list.
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo causes controversy today over his visit to the Yasukuni Shrine to mark one year since the inauguration of his cabinet; netizen responses.
A 2ch netizen posted an idea for an app that would photograph a girl's "kiss face" in a thread that trends, and Yahoo actually makes the app; 2ch responses.
A foreigner's collection of early twentieth century 'samurai' photographs showing a bygone age appear on Hamusoku; netizens discuss the pictures from Japan's past.
Online controversy as women's magazine la farfa suggests calling larger women "marshmallow girls" as a celebration of their delightful plumpness; netizens respond.
The Japan Pension Service has announced that non-payers of the national pension premium could have their assets seized if they still refuse to pay; netizen outrage.
The "Sailor Moon" franchise is set to collaborate with underwear company PEACH JOHN to create a series of Sailor Moon-themed underwear sets; netizens responses.
A photograph of a man dressed in drag riding the women-only carriage on a Japanese train is uploaded to Twitter and trends on Hamusoku; netizens supportive.
An emergency public opinion survey reveals that 82% of respondents either want the state secrecy law changed or abolished as Abe's cabinet approval rating plummets.
A pregnant woman was attacked and robbed in Kanagawa while walking home at night in attack planned by a mother, her son, and two friends; 2ch netizens shocked.
According to Yahoo! Japan, a new book discusses why Japanese couples often sleep separately even when married, which is rare in other nations; Twitter responses.
LDP secretary-general, Ishiba Shigeru, claims on his blog that "shouting protests" in response to the state secrecy law are the same as terrorism; Twitter responds.
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