Japan Pulse

Tracking the trends and trend-makers of Japan. Presented by @japantimes.

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Prosecutors are seeking an indefinite prison term of a 28-year-old woman suspected of murdering her former wealthy businessman husband, nicknamed the "Don Juan of Kishu," in western Japan. https://t.co/ncxNjaVGKi

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After organizers for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka revealed the name and final globulous form of its mascot, social media users quickly embraced Myaku-Myaku's strangeness in all its glory. https://t.co/YPQw2Mpdit

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Toei Animation, the company behind anime hits such as “Dragonball” and “One Piece,” found itself in the middle of a rather large backlash after it levied a slew of copyright claims against YouTuber Mark Fitzpatrick. https://t.co/a3250CHoH5

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The online manga" Two Months Ago I Wanted to Die" shows the darker side of working in Japan's fashion industry. https://t.co/yE4vQyKtJC

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Chiba police spark an animated controversy after recruiting VTuber Linca Tojou for a bike safety campaign https://t.co/dcih8fAFuU

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Hikakin, the 'older brother' of YouTube, hits a milestone https://t.co/EpyJQtVb5E

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The public is tuning out Japanese hip-hop after images of crowded, maskless concertgoers hit the internet. https://t.co/x99Am2YYkn

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Fuji Rock tests the waters in a ‘return to normal’ https://t.co/k6xo2AwJWi

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Has the rest of the world finally discovered why tens of millions in Japan love the "konbini"? https://t.co/UUSzPifIur

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Get into the Olympic spirit by curating your social media feeds https://t.co/aTugOOUVQO

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TikTok, YouTube, drag and a World of Xtra https://t.co/mF3XuIqQ6I

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'Curry Police': A problematic music video leads to a problematic backlash https://t.co/mIn5HZPmmO

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Calling out the elephant in the blogosphere https://t.co/HFYUX61PsI

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Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike wants you to 'Just Say No' to drinking in the streets https://t.co/G9ySaoZ9qK

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The Japanese art of racking up clicks online https://t.co/ekoNkXWsLB

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The mythical three-day weekend: Is it too good to be true? https://t.co/f5ynFTyrtS

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Weather forecaster Saya Hiyama's viral moments say a lot about fame in Japan https://t.co/OCDeSMN9In

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Stronger social media push on vaccinations necessary as Japanese remain on the fence https://t.co/OhHAHQNdZA

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The allure of office supplies without a physical workspace in which to enjoy them https://t.co/tP7epqkxua

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Increasing angst on social media may point to a silver lining as Japan looks to leave 2020 behind https://t.co/mvHT5qqG3n