- Unseen Japan

Japan’s New Bill to Strip Permanent Residency Based on Shaky Data

Japan's government is pushing a new law to strip permanent residents of their status - but it's based on incomplete data. Learn why some say the law will turn away foreign talent at a time when the country can ill afford it.

Could You Get Trapped in a Japanese Subway Station Without Cash?

What happens if you're in a Japanese subway and your fare card stops working? Some folks found out the hard way recently. Here's how to avoid finding yourself in the same pickle.

Washboard Abs and Happiness: Learn This 83-Year-Old Japanese Grandpa’s Secrets

People in Japan have a reputation for their health and longevity. But 83yo Nanri Hiroshi takes it to the next level. Here's his advice for living a long, active life.

One Japanese Company Entices Workers with $1.22 Bottomless Steak

How do you incentivize workers? One company in Japan thinks they've found the answer: subsidized steak at the corporate cafeteria. Metal parts Castem offers bottomless steak bowls for just 190 yen (USD $1.22).

Would You Buy This $25K Japan Tour? No One Else Would, Either

It was supposed to be a luxury tour of a beautiful area of Japan for the world's elite. So why did no one end up buying it? The tale of how Tochigi Prefecture's $25K tour went bust.

New VTuber Bar Opens First Location in Tokyo

Would you go out to drink with your favorite VTuber (virtual YouTuber)? We paid a visit to a new bar in Tokyo's Ikebukuro - and asked an expert on Japan's night life what it bodes for the future.

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