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Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fujiyoshida - view of the famous Chureito pagoda

This Popular Tourist Event in Japan Didn’t Want Media Covering It

The iconic spot, struggling with overtourism, asked reporters and media to keep their cameras away this year.
Trump ordering tariffs on Japanese cars

[Insider] Free Money…Or Tax Cuts?

Will Japan hand out free money again to offset the effect of Trump's tariffs? Here's why many aren't keen on the idea.
Lack of wifi at Osaka World Expo

“Osaka Expo Sucks” Trends as Long Lines, No Wifi, and a Crappy App Mar Opening

Long entrance lines, an eight-hour wait for sushi, and other planning catastrophes further marred an event that came pre-marred.
Maiko (apprentice geisha) shot from the back holding a fan in her right hand

Japanese Business Org Only Wants Geisha Under 25 Because Men Like ‘Em Young

The city's Chamber of Commerce has a Leonard DiCaprio Rule for new geisha, saying they can't be older than 25.
Raw hamburger meat

Be Careful If You Visit This Japanese Hamburg Steak Chain, Experts Warn

Kiwamiya is drawing in tourists with its "cook it yourself" hamburg steak. But some warn food poisoning may just be one plate away.
A tangle of power lines on a street facing Mt. Fuji

What’s With the Chaos of Japanese Power Lines?

Look up in a Japanese city, and you're likely to see a sky view partly obscured by power lines. Here's why Japan's utility lines are more visible than those in other advanced economies.