Travel
Shizuoka Wants to Toll Mt. Fuji to Curb Overtourism
To prevent overtourism, Shizuoka Prefecture wants to charge users of its three Mt. Fuji trailheads. The problem? It doesn't own them.
Articles by Himari Semans
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Politics
Japan Accepts Record-High 300 Refugees in 2023, Still a Global Low
While it's still low compared to other countries, Japan accepted more refugee applicants last year than ever.
Travel
Explore The 5 Most Walkable Wards In Tokyo
What are the best places around Tokyo to ramble around on foot? Here are the city's most walkable wards, complete with guides.
Travel
Cherry Blossoms Are Hauling in the Yen For Japan
Move over, Ohtani Shohei and Taylor Swift: economists say that cherry blossoms are about to give Japan an economic windfall. Learn how…
Law & Crime
Day Care Worker in Japan Arrested for Fourth Time on Child Porn Charges
The multiple arrests of a daycare worker on child sexual exploitation charges highlight Japan's challenges in protecting kids.
Politics
Japan’s Revised Immigration Law Will Help Schoolchildren, Deport Others
Japan's new immigration law will put less of a burden on children of immigrants born in Japan - but will show others…
Society
Japan Is More Sexless Than Ever, New Surveys Say
A new set of surveys from both within and outside of Japan show that the country is increasingly putting off getting it…
Culture
Japan Survey Finds Widespread School Discrimination Against Naturally Curly Hair
A survey of Japanese students with multiracial roots finds that many kids are changing their natural hairstyles to conform to school rules.…