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Not Japan-related, but since we all need a distraction from The Horrors, Takaya Suzuki points out a study that examined 408 sleeping cats and found the majority (65%) curl leftwards. I'm not sure how useful this information is, but...it's yours now. #japan #unseenjapan

7-11 Japan announced it'll help fight high rice prices by selling rice from the government's strategic reserves in 2kg bags for 718 yen ($5). At 359 yen/kg, that's under the price of other retailers - and well under the market price of new rice, which is around 900 yen/kg. #japan #unseenjapan #rice #food #economy

A survey conducted this month by Mainichi Shimbun shows continued support for allowing Japan to once again have an empress. 70% polled favor allowing women to take the imperial throne. Only 6% oppose it. #japan #unseenjapan

Wanna make your stay in Japan as over the top as possible? Shinjuku Washington Hotel is making that happen for the lucky guests who booked their limited-time Nissin Donbei udon room. But don't fret - the hotel has other themed rooms waiting for you! https://unseen-japan.com/nissin-donbei-room-shinjuku/ #japan #unseenjapan #ujwebsite #travel #tourism

"Our daughter says this is what she's wearing to her Coming of Age ceremony" #japan #unseenjapan

A store in Kyoto made headlines when it posted a sign in English and Chinese saying it was closed - but, in small print, it welcomed anyone who could read Japanese. It's clever - but is it legal? A lawyer in Japan says: yeah, pretty much. https://unseen-japan.com/japanese-signs-keep-tourists-out/ #japan #unseenjapan #ujwebsite #travel

"Heated seat feature" #japan #unseenjapan

"I really hope this wish gets granted" The wish: "May our next-door neighbor's cat be by the window every day" #japan #unseenjapan