We all know that nature can be cruel at times. Even when something as wonderful as the birth of a new baby is involved, nature — in the form of genetic fate — can dole out unexpected and not always favorable challenges. And now, as technology makes genetic screening of fetuses easier than in the past, the big question more and more parents-to-be will likely be facing is, do you actively want to know beforehand if something may not be quite right with the little one you’re expecting. Here in Japan, some early data on a new prenatal screening procedure has recently been announced, providing us with some sobering food for thought, and we thought we’d share with you a summary of the reports.
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- New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
- Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
- “Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
- Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
- Japanese hot spring inn lets you spend night for under US$1 if you do something special in return
- Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area reveals the beauty of Rapunzel’s Forest
- Tokyo tortilla restaurant is worth visiting whether you love or hate traditional Mexican cuisine
- Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
- Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
- Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
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- “Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
- How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
- FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
- Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
- Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
- Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
- This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
- “Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
- Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
- All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
- More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
- Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
- French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
- Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
- Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
- Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
- Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
- Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
- Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
- One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
- We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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- Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area reveals the beauty of Rapunzel’s Forest
- Tokyo tortilla restaurant is worth visiting whether you love or hate traditional Mexican cuisine
- Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
- Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
- Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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- 5 Japanese women who can kick your ass (in martial arts)【Women in Japan Series】
- Manga artist Kenya Suzuki convicted of child pornography charges, given suspended prison sentence
- Japanese convenience store Christmas cakes are cuter than ever!
- Japanese Internet sad to see the word “chikan” becoming commonly used in English
- Okinawa soul food: We try the most epic pork and egg onigiri rice balls in Japan
- Which Japanese convenience store sells the best pizzas?【Taste test】
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