Day: May 7, 2023

Japan’s Ramen Shops Repel Women. One Store Wants to Change That

70% of women surveyed in Japan don't feel comfortable going into a ramen shop alone. Here's why - and how one store plans to fix it.

PM Takaichi secured a supermajority in the Lower House election as the opposition fractured. What comes next for Japan’s politics?

Planck Stars isn't a group to shy away from controversy. Indeed, it seems to be reveling in its latest affront to Japanese society.

It's common for fans to become obsessed with their idols. But what happens when an idol is worried about one of her fans?

Sushi is popular around the world. But if you're not down with eating fish totally raw, Edomae sushi offers an alternative.

Want to get away from it all on your trip to Japan? We ranked the best mountain towns that offer culture without the crowds.