Day: December 14, 2021

Would You Live in a ‘Jiko Bukken’? Over Half in Japan Say Yes – If the Price Is Right

While such properties have long been stigmatized, attitudes may be changing as the cost of everything rises.

A Japanese nationalist started a fire in Shibuya Crossing and then fled the scene. Japan's right wing blamed the attack on...foreigners?

"Grocery tourism" is popular on TikTok. But Japan's ahead of the curve - its convenience stores are already popular tourist destinations.

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.

Tokyo always offers "unseen" spots to explore. Here are four we've found lately, including a black tea experience and a hidden bento box.

Last night's protest brought out over 3x more participants than the last as Japanese citizens stated their opposition.