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Kobe child killer formerly known as "Boy A" launches subscription-only website so that users can pay to have a "deeper exchange" with him; 2ch netizens outraged.
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A group of women block access to final round of debates on the controversial security bill claiming sexual harassment if they are touched; responses from 2ch.net.
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A group of university students from Tokyo go on hunger strike outside the Diet to protest the enactment of Abe's security-bill; 2ch netizens mock and ridicule them.
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Marine biologists at Kindai University announced they have developed an eel-flavored catfish for use as an alternative ingredient for cooking; netizens respond.
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FNN news reports that Chiba killer Takei Seiju sang, clapped, and said he'd kill again as Judge handed him a life sentence for his crimes; responses from 2ch.net.
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Yahoo! News reports that a US resident is currently wanted by Japanese police for vandalising shrines throughout Japan; netizens are convinced the man is a Korean.
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A woman is arrested at a convenience store in Ishinomaki after walking out with 45,000 yen [approx. $370] in change instead of 3,000 yen [around $25]; 2ch responds.
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Yahoo! reports that a man was arrested for throwing coffee on teenage girls, claiming it give him a 'sense of accomplishment'; netizens say he has a weird fetish.
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Two Korean women's groups announce their plan to nominate the 53 surviving former comfort women for the Nobel Peace Prize; reactions from Yahoo! Japan and 2ch.net.
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Magazine reports Japanese mothers have started using "mom business cards" to advertise their status as stay-at-home moms with wealthy husbands; responses from 2ch.
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A single boy enters an all-girl school in Yamagata Prefecture for first time in the school's 118 year history; some 2ch netizens think he's living the dream.
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Bones discovered at construction site are investigated by police as human remains but turn out to be pig bones, much to netizens' amusement; responses from 2ch.net.
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Man who sat down to a last serving of ramen before being arrested for murder of fellow customer at noodle shop appears before Tokyo court; netizens appalled.
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A female student from Nagoya University admits to killing a 77-year old door-to-door preacher, saying "I wanted to try killing someone"; responses from 2ch.net.
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Four men arrested after forcing a store clerk to kneel on the ground and apologise for 25 minutes for serving them hot coffee instead of iced coffee; responses.
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Japan is to petition the European Union (EU) over import ban on bonito flakes (katsuobushi) after levels of carcinogens were found to be too high; netizens angry.
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McDonald's Japan are forced to ration fries due to US labor disputes, with only the smallest size, 'S', available in restaurants; 2ch.net netizens unimpressed.
Kobe child killer formerly known as "Boy A" launches subscription-only website so that users can pay to have a "deeper exchange" with him; 2ch netizens outraged.
A group of women block access to final round of debates on the controversial security bill claiming sexual harassment if they are touched; responses from 2ch.net.
A group of university students from Tokyo go on hunger strike outside the Diet to protest the enactment of Abe's security-bill; 2ch netizens mock and ridicule them.
Marine biologists at Kindai University announced they have developed an eel-flavored catfish for use as an alternative ingredient for cooking; netizens respond.
FNN news reports that Chiba killer Takei Seiju sang, clapped, and said he'd kill again as Judge handed him a life sentence for his crimes; responses from 2ch.net.
Yahoo! News reports that a US resident is currently wanted by Japanese police for vandalising shrines throughout Japan; netizens are convinced the man is a Korean.
A woman is arrested at a convenience store in Ishinomaki after walking out with 45,000 yen [approx. $370] in change instead of 3,000 yen [around $25]; 2ch responds.
Yahoo! reports that a man was arrested for throwing coffee on teenage girls, claiming it give him a 'sense of accomplishment'; netizens say he has a weird fetish.
Two Korean women's groups announce their plan to nominate the 53 surviving former comfort women for the Nobel Peace Prize; reactions from Yahoo! Japan and 2ch.net.
Magazine reports Japanese mothers have started using "mom business cards" to advertise their status as stay-at-home moms with wealthy husbands; responses from 2ch.
A single boy enters an all-girl school in Yamagata Prefecture for first time in the school's 118 year history; some 2ch netizens think he's living the dream.
Bones discovered at construction site are investigated by police as human remains but turn out to be pig bones, much to netizens' amusement; responses from 2ch.net.
Man who sat down to a last serving of ramen before being arrested for murder of fellow customer at noodle shop appears before Tokyo court; netizens appalled.
A female student from Nagoya University admits to killing a 77-year old door-to-door preacher, saying "I wanted to try killing someone"; responses from 2ch.net.
Four men arrested after forcing a store clerk to kneel on the ground and apologise for 25 minutes for serving them hot coffee instead of iced coffee; responses.
Japan is to petition the European Union (EU) over import ban on bonito flakes (katsuobushi) after levels of carcinogens were found to be too high; netizens angry.
McDonald's Japan are forced to ration fries due to US labor disputes, with only the smallest size, 'S', available in restaurants; 2ch.net netizens unimpressed.
ah guys this was my careless translation error. sorry everyone, and thanks for catching my mistake! ...7 years ago»
the misogynist ones I was referring to were "women are so vulgar" and "women are such troublesome creatures." i would definitely agree that the cards are pretty ...7 years ago»
I didn't realize this was even a controversial interpretation. You don't think there's a difference in connotation between "gaijin" and "gaikokujin"? ...7 years ago»
I agree that the impact of the word "gaijin" varies based on the context, but I would argue that the context "なんも知らん外人" is intended to be pretty ...7 years ago»
hi, I am the translator of this article. i can only speak for myself and not the other contributors of this site, but i try to capture the impact of the word ch ...7 years ago»
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/bestsellers/books/ref=sv_b_3 that's a link to the best seller ranking on Amazon Japan. The book is called "大嫌韓時代" by 桜� ...8 years ago»
(see my above comment for the link) ...8 years ago»
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/bestsellers/books/ref=sv_b_3 at the time that I'm posting this, it's the number 3 spot. It's called "大嫌韓時代" by 桜井誠. ...8 years ago»
Sometimes I really love japanCRUSH commenters. ...8 years ago»
don't feed the trolls :) ...8 years ago»