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Chinese ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming, refers to Japan as 'Voldemort' from Harry Potter in an article in a UK newspaper; 2ch netizens react to his statement.
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A series of pictures of intricate pumpkin carvings for Halloween appear on Hamusoku.com,; netizens amazed by the detailed designs but also 'paralyzed with fear'.
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Ryohoji Temple in Tokyo's Hachijoji district, has adopted 'moe' style anime characters and an RPG game in an attempt to attract more visitors; netizens like idea.
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A recent survey shows that Japanese women aren't interested in dating men who are seen as being too handsome and therefore high-maintenance; reactions from Ameba.
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Champion figure skater Ando Miki shocks Japanese society by having a child out of wedlock and refusing to reveal who the father is; netizens respond to the news.
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A Mainichi Shimbun report exposes illegal housing for workers in Tokyo, some of whom live in tiny warehouse storage compartments; netizens respond to the news.
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Japanese fast food chain Lotteria introduces a "ramen burger", which features a patty made of dried ramen noodles and an accompanying soup; netizens unsure.
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Prime Minister Abe Shinzo unveils his government's strategies for supporting women in the workplace by increasing child care leave to a maximum of three years.
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An article for Reuters asks whether "Abenomics" is bad news for Japan's ageing population given their high savings rates; netizens discuss Abe's economic policies.
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Chinese media reports that a Hollywood nutritionist states that sushi is bad for you in new diet book; Japanese netizens say sushi has never been a health food.
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On 'White Day' (March 14), boys give girls gifts in return for what they received on Valentine's Day; Japanese girls tweet photos of the weird and wonderful gifts.
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Anti-nuclear protesters gather in Tokyo on the 2nd anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, calling for Japan to stop using nuclear power; netizens skeptical.
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A racist sign posted in the window of a Chinese diner that was uploaded on Facebook catches the eye of the Japanese media, and enrages Yahoo! Japan netizens.
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A translated collection of hilarious tweets of conversations overheard on Japanese trains by netizens have been compiled on the compilation site Naver Matome.
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The Japanese government responds to the North Korean nuclear test by forming an emergency response committee; Japanese netizen responses to the situation.
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Otsu City finally recognises the cause of death of a thirteen year old boy as bullying, with the city offering to settle with the victims family; netizen responses.
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A recent editorial suggests that salaryman lifestyle is to blame for the decline of key Japanese industries and that a culture-change is need to revive businesses.
Chinese ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming, refers to Japan as 'Voldemort' from Harry Potter in an article in a UK newspaper; 2ch netizens react to his statement.
A series of pictures of intricate pumpkin carvings for Halloween appear on Hamusoku.com,; netizens amazed by the detailed designs but also 'paralyzed with fear'.
Ryohoji Temple in Tokyo's Hachijoji district, has adopted 'moe' style anime characters and an RPG game in an attempt to attract more visitors; netizens like idea.
A recent survey shows that Japanese women aren't interested in dating men who are seen as being too handsome and therefore high-maintenance; reactions from Ameba.
Champion figure skater Ando Miki shocks Japanese society by having a child out of wedlock and refusing to reveal who the father is; netizens respond to the news.
A Mainichi Shimbun report exposes illegal housing for workers in Tokyo, some of whom live in tiny warehouse storage compartments; netizens respond to the news.
Japanese fast food chain Lotteria introduces a "ramen burger", which features a patty made of dried ramen noodles and an accompanying soup; netizens unsure.
An article for Reuters asks whether "Abenomics" is bad news for Japan's ageing population given their high savings rates; netizens discuss Abe's economic policies.
Chinese media reports that a Hollywood nutritionist states that sushi is bad for you in new diet book; Japanese netizens say sushi has never been a health food.
On 'White Day' (March 14), boys give girls gifts in return for what they received on Valentine's Day; Japanese girls tweet photos of the weird and wonderful gifts.
Anti-nuclear protesters gather in Tokyo on the 2nd anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, calling for Japan to stop using nuclear power; netizens skeptical.
A racist sign posted in the window of a Chinese diner that was uploaded on Facebook catches the eye of the Japanese media, and enrages Yahoo! Japan netizens.
A translated collection of hilarious tweets of conversations overheard on Japanese trains by netizens have been compiled on the compilation site Naver Matome.
The Japanese government responds to the North Korean nuclear test by forming an emergency response committee; Japanese netizen responses to the situation.
Otsu City finally recognises the cause of death of a thirteen year old boy as bullying, with the city offering to settle with the victims family; netizen responses.
A recent editorial suggests that salaryman lifestyle is to blame for the decline of key Japanese industries and that a culture-change is need to revive businesses.
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