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Would You Live in a ‘Jiko Bukken’? Over Half in Japan Say Yes – If the Price Is Right
April 12, 2026
Culture
While such properties have long been stigmatized, attitudes may be changing as the cost of everything rises.
[Insider] Shibuya, Burning: How Japan’s Right Exploits the Information Void to Foster Hate
April 10, 2026
Insider
A Japanese nationalist started a fire in Shibuya Crossing and then fled the scene. Japan's right wing blamed the attack on...foreigners?
Combini Tourism: The Latest Japan Travel Obsession
April 10, 2026
Travel
"Grocery tourism" is popular on TikTok. But Japan's ahead of the curve - its convenience stores are already popular tourist destinations.
MEXT to Nothing: Japan Struggles to Help Foreign Residents Learning Japanese
April 9, 2026
Japanese Language
Many foreign residents in Japan want to learn Japanese. But reports show a majority feel they're not getting the support they need to succeed.
Tea, Irises, and Nordic Homeware: Visit These Four Tokyo Spots Before They Get Trendy
April 9, 2026
Travel
Tokyo always offers "unseen" spots to explore. Here are four we've found lately, including a black tea experience and a hidden bento box.
Japan’s Protests Against the Iran War Are Escalating
April 8, 2026
Politics
Last night's protest brought out over 3x more participants than the last as Japanese citizens stated their opposition.
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