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The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 – an estimated 270 times its population.
The massive new bookstore, with over 100,000 books, offers three cafes where you can choose to hang out for an hour – or even all day.
Here’s your chance to try some of Japan’s best ramen from across the country in a single location in Tokyo’s Setagaya City.
The world has moved on from the NFT scam. Japan, however, thinks it’s found a nifty new tool to promote regional tourism.
No, the city of Kitakyushu isn’t offering “Muslim lunches” to students. Other schools in Japan, however, have – and with heartwarming results.
The woman, an employee of cosmetics maker D-Up, said the company’s president called her a “stray dog” before putting her on leave.
A simple misunderstanding led some Japanese citizens to protest an initiative they worry will lead to a flood of African immigrants.
Japan has one of the lowest rates of gun crime in the world. How did it start, and how has it stayed that way?
Mister Donut is facing fierce competition from the likes of 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here’s why it remains Japan’s top donut choice.
Here’s your chance to try some of Japan’s best ramen from across the country in a single location in Tokyo’s Setagaya City.
Sukesan Udon, Kitakyushu’s iconic soul food, has landed in Kanto, sparking long lines and a social media buzz. What makes it so special?
FamilyMart is hosting a Famichiki all-you-can-eat event in Japan. For ¥1,000, fans get 30 minutes to feast on the iconic fried chicken.
The Emperor of Japan asked Iceland’s president a very good question recently: Why is your gender gap so much smaller than ours?
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) is considering the change after police in Kawasaki failed to protect a stalking victim.
Do women-only parking spaces create a safe space for women? Or do they unnecessarily stereotype female drivers?
The shift reflects the change in women’s education over the past century as well as the impact of population decline on enrollment.
Can you pronounce these difficult Japanese place names? If not, don’t feel bad: most native speakers can’t either!
Japan will likely abandon its Kunrei-shiki romanization system that even most of its government doesn’t use.
You may still hear these words or see them in print – but you won’t hear them come from the mouth of a young person.
How about some bubuzuke? A recent event in Kyoto tested people’s ability to pick up on the REAL meaning behind seemingly bland statements.
A new collection of the Japanese author’s short stories in English comes as he enjoys a resurgence thanks to BookTok and anime.
Is Japan going to sink to the bottom of the ocean on July 5th? Not likely. But what does a manga author’s prediction tell us about society?
A Japanese cosplayer opened up recently about the slander and threats she received for appearing at Expo as the popular character.
The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won’t allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.
Japanese imperial authorities frequently raided it and censored its scripts. Despite this, the women at the Shinjuku Moulin Rouge danced on.
What happened the last time the famed Mt. Fuji erupted? Learn about the Hoei Eruption, and the great crisis it caused during the Edo era.
Look up in a Japanese city, and you’re likely to see a sky view partly obscured by power lines. Here’s why Japan’s utility lines are more visible than those in other advanced economies.
They’re one of the world’s most important Japanese diaspora groups. Meet the Japanese-Peruvians, and learn their dramatic history.
Wada Keiko further stated she believed transgender people needed medical treatment instead of accommodation and understanding.
While LGBTQ people in general lost support, transgender people face challenges in Japan in terms of both awareness and acceptance.
Some sexual minorities in Japan are choosing to marry out of convenience. One expert calls it a “last resort” driven by societal inequality.
It’s the fourth straight ruling for advocates of marriage equality in recent years. The question is: will it lead to change?
Japanese men are flocking to Laos to participate in the heinous practice. Some who live in Laos are even conducting tours.
Following in the wake of the Nakai Masahiro scandal, another pop/TV star stands accused of multiple acts of harassment against staff.
Hosts, Japan’s grey zone version of aggressive gigolos, are about to find themselves in serious trouble. The predatory practices of these good looking guys with too much hair gel are now punishable by law.
A case in Saga Prefecture tells of a bold new example of “yami-baito” targeting Japan’s infamous (and dwindling) crime families.
Japan’s most popular online marketplace is only available in a handful of other countries. That’s all about to change.
A viral social media post raised fears that scammers would use the pics to blackmail men for either money or marriage.
Village Vanguard is a bookstore and then some. But its recent financial troubles indicate it might have stretched itself too thin.
Japan will soon only have a single Cold Stone anywhere in the country. Some are blaming the staff’s habit of breaking out into song.
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