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Convenience store chain Lawson has opened its first energy conservation store in Kawasaki. The store features doors on refrigerated sections and solar panels on the roof. The chain says the store reduces CO2 emissions by 55% and energy consumption by 40%.

Read how various municipalities in Japan are fighting back against the wildlife invasion here:

https://unseenjapan.com/wild-boars-japan-hunting/

New Post: Japan's aging population has some unexpected consequences. One is hunting. Fewer and less-mobile hunters mean fewer people to control Japan's wild animal population. Japan's deer and wild boars are taking that as a sign that it's time to revolt against human rule.

Elon Musk's recent comment that Twitter is "Japan-centric" is drawing interesting comments from JP users on Twitter's appeal. Many cite the service's character limit as working well w/ the Japanese language, while others say it's where they always go for info during earthquakes.

A battle rages inside the heart of Japan. At its core is one burning question: Are you Team Kinoko or Team Takenoko?

Learn about the burning battle of the Meiji snacks - and who comes out on top - in our article below.

Awareness of LGBTQ+ people in Japan is spreading but education remains flimsy. In 2017, the government chose not to revise curriculum guidelines to include sexual minorities, calling the topic “difficult” and citing a lack of understanding among parents & the public.

Twitter Anxiety has spread to Japan, where Twitter is widely used, and some users are suggesting everyone return to Mixi, a MySpace-esque 2000s throwback. The site is still running, albeit with a UI that feels like it hasn’t been updated in 20 years.