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Day: May 13, 2020
Japan’s New Visa Rules Are Forcing Tokyo’s Immigrant-Run Restaurants to Close
April 30, 2026
Food
The new capital requirement for the business manager visa is too high a hurdle for many legitimate, profitable, and law-abiding businesses.
Okinawa Tourist Drownings Already Double Last Year’s Pace
April 29, 2026
Travel
The number of accidents parallels similar incidents across Japan as travelers take unnecessary risks and expose themselves to danger.
ADHD Medication Shortage in Japan Leaves Patients Scrambling
April 29, 2026
Society
It's especially bad news for users who live outside of major cities, where the medication can be harder to obtain.
Uber’s First Japan Taxi Partnership Will Give (Only) Tourists More Options
April 28, 2026
Travel
If you use Uber in Japan, you may find it easier to hail a ride soon, thanks to a new partnership with a major taxi app.
More Than Matcha: A Guide to Uji, a Kyoto Travel Gem
April 27, 2026
Travel
Discover temples, tea culture, and hidden history just outside Kyoto.
[Insider] A Famous Japanese Novelist Dumps Her Publisher After Discriminatory Column
April 26, 2026
Insider
Yuzuki Asako's former publisher has a history of running inflammatory columns. The latest was the last straw for the author.
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