Day: December 20, 2022

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.
Discover temples, tea culture, and hidden history just outside Kyoto.
Yuzuki Asako's former publisher has a history of running inflammatory columns. The latest was the last straw for the author.
Why more people in Japan are forsaking YouTube and TikTok videos and crafting their own magazines by hand.
The city of Sapporo cleared a display that denies the legal status of the Ainu - and that appears to violate anti-discrimination laws.
The islands used to be known for copper production. These days, they're one of the most-discussed art destinations worldwide.

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