Travel
Tourist Nightmare Fuel: Tokyo Skytree Elevator Traps 20 Visitors
It was an uncomfortable 5.5 hours for tourists hoping to see one of Tokyo's most expansive and beautiful views.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Living in Japan
Ibaraki Prefecture to Pay Residents a Bounty for Reporting Illegal Foreign Workers
The bounty-style reporting scheme is unprecedented at the prefectural level - and it's drawing some obvious criticisms.
Law & Crime
Japanese Cosplayer on Trial for Mutilating Partner
A Japanese cosplayer appeared in court wearing panda pajamas as she reversed her not-guilty plea on charges of mutilating her boyfriend.
Sex & Nightlife
Japanese Sex Toy Firm Tenga Suffers US Data Breach
The company took pains to reassure its Japanese customer base that information about their masturbatory habits was safe.
Entertainment
Swimsuit Snow Performance Lands Japanese Idols in Hot Water (and They Don’t Give a F$*!)
Planck Stars isn't a group to shy away from controversy. Indeed, it seems to be reveling in its latest affront to Japanese…
Entertainment
Why a 20-Year-Old Japanese Racing Idol Went Searching For a 50-Year-Old Fan
It's common for fans to become obsessed with their idols. But what happens when an idol is worried about one of her…
Insider
[Insider] “Itadaki Ojisan”: How a Japanese Throuple Ran a Sugar Daddy Scam
In Japan, you can sue someone who's had an affair with your spouse. One Japanese couple used that to run a daring…
Culture
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan’s Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse
Japan gets less sleep than any other nation. But the country's workaholic Prime Minister doesn't seem to care.