Technology
Japan’s Government Will Ban Fax Machines From Schools
Welcome to the 21st century: as part of its ongoing digitization efforts, Japan's telling schools that fax machines are so yesterday.
Articles by Himari Semans
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Technology
Entertainment
Oshi no Ko Dominates Internet Buzzwords for 2023
A popular manga and anime continued to draw headlines in 2023, this time earning the distinction of the year's top online buzzword.
LGBTQ
Japanese Publisher Kadokawa Cancels Release Of Anti-Trans US Book
A notorious anti-trans book was about to make its way to Japan's shores - until employees at Kadokawa spoke up.
Business and Economy
Tokyo Scores 3rd Highest On Global Power City Index
Tokyo is one of the world's great cities - something this year's Global Power City Index seems to back up.
Living in Japan
Beware the Bed Bugs on Your Next Japan Trip
A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to…
Travel
Japan To Charge Tourists Consumption Tax and Refund At Departure
Thanks, scammers. Due to some people exploiting the system, Japan will now change how it handles duty-free purchasing by tourists.
Business and Economy
How This Remote Village of Japanese Fishers Got Rich
Not all of Japan's wealthy residents live in cities. Learn how a small Hokkaido village of 2,700 found itself swell with cash.
Travel
A Railway on Mt. Fuji?! Why Critics Are Crying Foul
Mt. Fuji may lose its World Heritage Status if it can't control overtourism. But one proposed solution - a railway - has…