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The Tanuki in Japanese Popular Culture (Oversized Balls and All)

During even the briefest of meanders around metropolitan Japan, the visitor will often spot a tanuki statue – or a pair – or multiples – or a myriad.

@cdehaan

Learning Japanese

So I learned some Japanese when I worked for a Japanese company but haven’t used it in almost 10 years now. My 11 year old son is learning Japanese on Duolingo so I decided to jump in and relearn any tips or better ways to learn aside from Duolingo?

@NIK

Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo【Vid】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

The city of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, plans to deploy anti-bear drones equipped with pepper spray to manage bear encounters. A demonstration showcased the drone's ability to repel a target using spray, though the actual bears will require larger drones with more spray. The initiative aims to prevent harm to humans and property without injuring the bears.

@Viddy

Japan's Takaichi embraces consumption tax cut on food as election looms

@NIK

Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

Japan has released its first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026, predicting that Tokyo will lead the way, followed by other sites around the country. Weathernews, a Japanese weather forecasting company, has been a trusted source for predicting the blooming period of the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms, the country’s most ubiquitous variety. This year’s forecast shows that most sites will bloom around the yearly average, with temperatures in March being relatively normal for most of the country.

@RobRogers

Random picture from my Japan Trip in 2010

Figured I would post this here, a picture from my trip to Japan in 2010. I can't remember the name of this temple from the tour but it sure looked cool.

@RobRogers

Shot of a bullet Train !

I can't recall what station this was but it was a shot of a bullet train circa 2010.If anyone is thinking of visiting I highly recommend it. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Out of all 3 vacations Ive gone on in my life this one was the winner.

@cryptic-sovereign

Japan PR Calculator

I've known about this site for a while, neck beards on Reddit keep removing it though: https://japanpr.me/ It's a calculator to help determine if you qualify for expedited permanent residency (PR) in Japan. It's all pretty accurate, I've checked it. If some of the new propo

@sovietskaya

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Susukino, Sapporo

King of Blenders, Nikka whiskey

@ichbinrick

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Some photos from my trip in December!

Absolutely the best trip of my life. People, sites, food - all 11/10. I need to go back ASAP

1/10

@kevinrose

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Pizza Toast & Coffee: Kissa Būgen

This short documentary explores the culture of kissaten, traditional Japanese cafes from the Showa era, focusing on a small cafe called Būgen in a suburb south of Tokyo. The documentary highlights the proprietor, Yamane-san, who has survived four bouts of cancer and has run his cafe for nearly forty-five years. It showcases his signature pizza toast, a staple of kissa culinary culture.

@craigstanton

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So many Daruma

@NIK

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Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

Japan's foreign tourist numbers are projected to decrease for the first time in years in 2026, according to a major travel provider. Despite the drop, foreign tourists are expected to spend more. The decrease is largely attributed to the Chinese government's advisory against traveling to Japan, which has led to a significant reduction in Chinese tourists. However, this decline is expected to be offset by increased demand from North America and Europe, where tourists tend to stay longer and spend more.