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Japan

View of Tokyo from a room at the Four Seasons Tokyo Hotel at Otemachi

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi review: sky-high serenity in Japan’s capital

The Week Recommends Come for the views at Tokyo’s second Four Seasons hotel, but stay for the baths…

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Squirrels’ reign of terror in kitchen

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden Published 4 April 23

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Bear meat vending machines a surprise hit

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By The Week Staff Published 3 April 23

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New species of orchid discovered in Japan

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By Theara Coleman Published 17 March 23

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Japanese YouTube star ousted from parliament after not showing up

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By Theara Coleman Published 15 March 23

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Street without post for six months after dog bite

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden Published 3 March 23

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Man wanted family to eat him at his funeral

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 23 February 23

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Starbucks launches olive oil coffee

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 22 February 23

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Japan pledges an additional $5.5 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

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By Theara Coleman Published 21 February 23

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At least 3 Chinese spy balloons have previously entered Japan, officials say

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By Justin Klawans Published 14 February 23

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Japanese restaurants fight back against viral 'sushi terrorism' trend

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By Theara Coleman Published 2 February 23

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Even with incentives, countries are finding it hard to reverse falling birth rates

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By Catherine Garcia Published 19 January 23

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Naturist praises Prince Harry for outdoor romp

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By The Week Staff Published 12 January 23

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The Week Unwrapped: Millennial politics, Japanese payments and Swedish wolves

podcast Are today’s young voters staying leftier for longer? Will cash incentives get people to leave Tokyo? And why are endangered wolves facing a cull?

By The Week Staff Published 6 January 23

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Japan to offer families 1 million yen per child to relocate from overcrowded Tokyo

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By Theara Coleman Published 4 January 23

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