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As Summers Heat Up, Smelly Customers Challenge Japan’s “Omotenashi”

A user at one game center in Japan reeked so badly that customers complained, and employees said they "wanted to vomit." As Japan's summers heat up, businesses wrestle with how to tell their customers that they need to shower more.
Shakujii River, Nerima

Nerima City: What to Do in “The Birthplace of Japanese Anime”

A short train ride from Ikebukuro, Nerima City is the quintessential Japanese suburb. Still, it has some great places to explore for those wanting to enjoy Tokyo beyond the hustle and bustle.
Yakatabune in Tokyo

Yakatabune: Why You Should See Japan by River Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing meal while soaking in the sights of Japan. Read more to learn about yakatabune, their hundreds-year-old history in Japan, and how to book a trip.
Love Bullet Being Rescued

Love Bullet: Fans Worldwide Rush to Save Yuri Manga

It's not even officially available in other languages yet - but the outpouring of social media support for the manga Love Bullet, which was on the verge of cancellation, may just be the ammo it needs to survive.
Japan repeat travelers

Repeat Travelers: Why Visitors to Japan Love Coming Back

A new survey shows travelers from Taiwan and the US love making a second (or more) visit to Japan. Here's why - and where they're going.
Okinawa Blue Zone a myth?

Is The Okinawa “Blue Zone” a Myth?

Okinawa in Japan is touted as a "blue zone" full of long-lived superhumans. But one researcher's work questions these assumptions.

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