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A video of Chisa from XG collapsing backstage has gone viral, raising concerns about harsh idol training. Fans criticised her management.

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Changes aim to standardise pronunciation of kanji characters and officials can refuse to accept a name deemed to negatively ...

Government bans unconventional kanji pronunciations to dissuade parents from giving children quirky and individualistic names ...

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When you think of Japanese food, you likely think of sushi, ramen, maybe even delicious karaage, but this fast food joint ...