Day: January 19, 2024

The Host Is Toast: Japan Approves Law To Crack Down On Host Club Hustlers

Hosts, Japan's grey zone version of aggressive gigolos, are about to find themselves in serious trouble. The predatory practices of these good looking guys with too much hair gel are now punishable by law.

The Debate Around Japan’s Driver License Exchange Loophole is Tinged With Racism

Japan may make it tougher for foreigners to perform a driver's license exchange. Is the current debate driven by facts - or by fear?

Last-Minute Japan Travel Guide: Stress-Free Planning and Accommodation Tips

Going to Japan just because the mood took you? Here's how to pull together an enjoyable trip quickly and safely.

Japan’s Agriculture Minister Resigns After Bragging He Never Buys Rice

As Japanese consumers struggle with high rice prices, Etō Taku decided it was a good idea to rub his privilege in their faces.

Unseen Japan Insider: On Orientalism and Punctuation in the Japanese Language

How a silly post about punctuation led to a wild theory showing that the Orientalization of Japan is far from dead.

The Last Time Mt. Fuji Erupted… And What Might Happen Next

What happened the last time the famed Mt. Fuji erupted? Learn about the Hoei Eruption, and the great crisis it caused during the Edo era.