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Japanese netizens angry over Tokyo Mayor's remarks about Istanbul and Islam; many extend their friendship to Turkey as Japan Olympic Committee tries to save votes.
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An Oricon.jp chart showing pictures of the most stylish men on the streets of Tokyo are reposted on Hamusoku.com; netizens mock their eccentric fashion choices.
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An online poll of Japanese netizens reveals that the Japanese dialect which most people think is the best for fighting is the Osaka dialect; netizen reactions.
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A Japanese high school issues a handout to students reminding them that the leading cause of death for their age group is suicide; netizens applaud the move
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Anti-Japan demonstrations in Korea as a reaction to the recent remarks of Prime Minister Abe and his cabinet; protestors burn effigies of Abe and the Japanese flag.
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Outrage on Twitter in Japan as Japanese representative refuses to sign a joint statement by 74 nations prior to a conference to review the non-proliferation treaty.
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A Japanese schoolgirl is arrested for stealing 100 daikon radishes from private property to watch cars run over them on the road; netizens criticize her behaviour.
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Two homeless men living in a passageway at JR Kyoto Station are a human rights issue for local council and train companies who are unable to act; netizen responses.
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The recent release of K-Pop sensation PSY's new song "Gentleman" featuring Ga-In receives an overwhelmingly positive response on Twitter from Japanese netizens.
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A man from Aichi Prefecture attempting to resist arrest for theft was arrested by police after sitting on a roof wielding a knife and holding a woman "hostage".
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Celebrity blogger Momo posts pictures of half her face with make-up, and half her face without, causing an online stir about how make-up changes women's faces.
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New editions of Japanese history textbooks revise the reputations of key historical figures, including Prince Shotoku and Tokugawa Tsuneyoshi; netizen reactions.
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An editorial carried in the North Korean party organ the Rodong Shinmun threatens to obliterate Japan if there is war; Yahoo! Japan netizens respond to the threats.
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An academic research group on Okinawan independence is formed by scholars; Social Democrat politician pledges his full support in his blog. Netizens skeptical.
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Netizens discover that a woman whose boyfriend was killed in a drifting accident is already dating the man suspected of causing his death, prompting online outrage.
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Asahi Shimbun article tells the story of Higashi Koyuki and her partner Hiroko, the first lesbian couple to marry at Tokyo Disney Resort; netizens supportive.
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Pictures of a tomato that has appeared on Odakyu line trains, as well as in Shinjuku station, have started to trend online; tomato leaves netizens mystified.
Japanese netizens angry over Tokyo Mayor's remarks about Istanbul and Islam; many extend their friendship to Turkey as Japan Olympic Committee tries to save votes.
An Oricon.jp chart showing pictures of the most stylish men on the streets of Tokyo are reposted on Hamusoku.com; netizens mock their eccentric fashion choices.
An online poll of Japanese netizens reveals that the Japanese dialect which most people think is the best for fighting is the Osaka dialect; netizen reactions.
A Japanese high school issues a handout to students reminding them that the leading cause of death for their age group is suicide; netizens applaud the move
Anti-Japan demonstrations in Korea as a reaction to the recent remarks of Prime Minister Abe and his cabinet; protestors burn effigies of Abe and the Japanese flag.
Outrage on Twitter in Japan as Japanese representative refuses to sign a joint statement by 74 nations prior to a conference to review the non-proliferation treaty.
A Japanese schoolgirl is arrested for stealing 100 daikon radishes from private property to watch cars run over them on the road; netizens criticize her behaviour.
Two homeless men living in a passageway at JR Kyoto Station are a human rights issue for local council and train companies who are unable to act; netizen responses.
The recent release of K-Pop sensation PSY's new song "Gentleman" featuring Ga-In receives an overwhelmingly positive response on Twitter from Japanese netizens.
A man from Aichi Prefecture attempting to resist arrest for theft was arrested by police after sitting on a roof wielding a knife and holding a woman "hostage".
Celebrity blogger Momo posts pictures of half her face with make-up, and half her face without, causing an online stir about how make-up changes women's faces.
New editions of Japanese history textbooks revise the reputations of key historical figures, including Prince Shotoku and Tokugawa Tsuneyoshi; netizen reactions.
An editorial carried in the North Korean party organ the Rodong Shinmun threatens to obliterate Japan if there is war; Yahoo! Japan netizens respond to the threats.
An academic research group on Okinawan independence is formed by scholars; Social Democrat politician pledges his full support in his blog. Netizens skeptical.
Netizens discover that a woman whose boyfriend was killed in a drifting accident is already dating the man suspected of causing his death, prompting online outrage.
Asahi Shimbun article tells the story of Higashi Koyuki and her partner Hiroko, the first lesbian couple to marry at Tokyo Disney Resort; netizens supportive.
Pictures of a tomato that has appeared on Odakyu line trains, as well as in Shinjuku station, have started to trend online; tomato leaves netizens mystified.
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