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Want to Climb Mt. Fuji? You’ll Need a Reservation Now

In a bid to stop overtourism, Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a website and registration system for would-be Mt. Fuji climbers.

Japan Considers Making Childbirth 100% Free

As Japan continues to face rapid population decline and aging, its government considers a new tactic to grow families: make childbirth free.

New Scams Target Chinese Nationals Living In Japan

A disgusting new scam in Japan is explicitly targeting Chinese nationals. The threat? Pay up - or get deported.

Japanese LGBTQ Couple Win Political Asylum in Canada

A lesbian couple in Japan say conditions for them were so bad in their home country that Canada has granted them refugee status.

“Smell Harassment”: Japan’s Newest Workplace Controversy

Wake up, babe - a new form of workplace harassment just dropped in Japan. It may not get you fired, but many on Japanese social media say "smell harassment" lowers productivity and team collaboration.

Tourists Are Flocking to Japan – and Leaving Their Luggage

Tourists to Japan are leaving a lot behind - and in some cases, that includes their broken luggage. One hotel in Tokyo found a neat solution to the problem.