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Daiso Develops Song To Get Tourists To Leave At Closing Time (VIDEO)

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June 15, 2024
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The Ginza branch of the popular 100-yen shop chain Daiso has developed a new song for closing time. The song was specifically designed so …

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Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126

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May 1, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese folklore with Thersa Matsuura of the Uncanny Japan podcast. 👉Topics Discussed About Japanese folklore About …

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The Etymology of the Japanese Word for FART | Japan Station 125

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April 28, 2024
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYjabfdGY2w&t=30s On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the origin of the Japanese word for “fart” (onara, おなら). 👉Topics Discussed How do you …

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Why Learning Japanese is POINTLESS (for most..) | Japan Station 123

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April 8, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why you shouldn’t try to learn Japanese. Topics Discussed How AI and translation software are making …

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Crow Language Being Used to Scare Crows in Japan

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March 29, 2024
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There’s a new device being used in Tokyo’s Adachi Ward to scare off crows. It’s called the Crow Controller and it was developed by …

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📣Plummeting birth rate causes #Japanese Diaper Maker to Give Up on Baby Diapers, will Focus on Adult Diapers

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March 28, 2024
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Japanese diaper manufacturer Oji Holdings has announced that they will stop producing baby diapers for the domestic market and instead focus on adult diapers. …

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Japan’s Imperial Family Are Becoming Social Media Influencers?!

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March 26, 2024
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The Japanese Imperial family is joining Instagram. Their account goes live on April 1st. Source: TBS News, Japan Today

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Popular Tokyo Meeting Place Shutting Down! Goodbye Shinjuku Alta

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March 24, 2024
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The popular Tokyo meeting spot Shinjuku Alta has announced it will be shutting down as of the end of February 2025. The original news …

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Two Men Arrested for Stealing 4.98 Million Yen Yu-Gi-Oh Card

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March 24, 2024
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Two men in Tokyo were arrested on March 22nd for allegedly having stolen a Yu-Gi-Oh card (Blue Eyes White Dragon) value at 4.98 million …

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My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 120

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February 1, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the worst 3 mistakes I made while learning Japanese. Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu …

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Why there’s a DOGE statue in Japan! Here’s why… | Japan Station 119

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January 15, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about the new statue of the famous Kabosu the shibainu (a.k.a. Doge) that was erected in Sakura …

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I Was Harassed in Japan | Japan Station 116

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November 9, 2023
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the time I was harassed in Japan.. Topics Discussed Getting harassed in Japan How I dealt …

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