THE JAPAN SUBREDDIT DIRECTORY / BASIC QUESTIONS THREAD (Winter/Spring 2024)
(self.japan)
55 points
r/japan
Japan to tighten rules on property buyers from overseas
(nhk.or.jp)
232 points
Japan’s new leader Takaichi says she wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
(edition.cnn.com)
49 points
Finland’s Prime Minister Condemns Politicians Over Racist Gesture Posts
(tokyoweekender.com)
40 points
Japan to tighten rules for foreign corporations buying large plots
(asia.nikkei.com)
37 points
Why Japan's internet looks weird — unless you live here
(japantimes.co.jp)
679 points
Japan to reconsider route of planned Hokuriku Shinkansen section
15 points
How online outrage undermines local inclusion efforts in Japan
(tokyoreview.net)
75 points
Japan needs tariff relief now — what is Trump waiting for?
(thehill.com)
160 points
2 pandas to depart Japan in Jan., leaving none for 1st time in half-century
(mainichi.jp)
517 points
Ousted Ito mayor loses re-election bid; ex-assembly member wins
(asahi.com)
41 points
BOJ Survey Reveals Business Sentiment Improving for 3 Consecutive Quarters For Manufacturers and Non-Manufacturers, Led by Semiconductor Demand
(jiji.com)
Information Wars- Intimidation of Japanese Journalists Rising
(unfiltered.coop)
213 points
Bank of Japan set for first rate hike in 11 months
181 points
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region, tsunami advisory issued
(reuters.com)
428 points
‘Bear’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Year of Bear Sightings, Attacks
(japannews.yomiuri.co.jp)
216 points
Same-sex couples appeal to Supreme Court to overturn marriage ban ruling - The Mainichi
264 points
Akita Nairiku Inland Railway train derails, falls 5 meters, no passengers on board and driver sustains only minor injuries
(yomiuri.co.jp)
66 points
Books on the Ethic/Value of “Revenge” and “Vendetta” in Pre-Modern Japanese Culture?
7 points
GAINAX closes its doors after nearly 42 years; Hideaki Anno announces completion of bankruptcy proceedings
(news.livedoor.com)
500 points
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says
287 points
Japan: Hundreds get car driving licences suspended for drink cycling
(bbc.com)
297 points
Japanese consumers going cold on traditional hot pot 'oden' as prices rise
521 points
Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tensions simmer
455 points
Shogi Association Apologizes to Female Champion, to Review Pregnancy Rules
(english.kyodonews.net)
225 points