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Village Vanguard: Why Japan’s Iconic Subculture Stores Are Struggling
August 18, 2025
Business and Economy
Village Vanguard is a bookstore and then some. But its recent financial troubles indicate it might have stretched itself too thin.
Don’t Abandon Your Broken Suitcase in Japan – Do This Instead
August 17, 2025
Travel
More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be one of them.
Why You Need an eSIM With a Japanese Phone Number
August 15, 2025
Travel
Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM with a Japanese phone number attached.
Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them
August 13, 2025
Sex & Nightlife
Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know about.
[Insider] Taking Toys From Kids: The McDonald’s Japan Pokémon Fiasco
August 12, 2025
Insider
Should McDonald's Japan restrict who can buy a Happy Set? Or should retailers abandon the "limited-edition" gimmick altogether?
Shimokitazawa: How Tokyo’s Funky Neighborhood Has Kept Its Cool
August 10, 2025
Travel
Here's how Shimokitazawa has avoided overdevelopment, and why it should be on your list of must-see spots in Tokyo.
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