Jay Allen, Author at Unseen Japan

The character, created by a children's book author, has been the face of the popular transit card since its inception in 2001.

The Suica public transit card from Japan's JR East isn't just a transit card, it's an oft-used cashless payment method as well.

Japan's ruling class can't admit how badly it's failed the country. So it's blaming foreigners for all its problems instead.

Nagano Nichidai High School even says it'll fast-track non-students for matriculation if they're accepted into the club.

The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.

There are more kawaii cafes and bars in Japan than you can shake a stick at. Here's a guide to what each…

Japan has one of the worst gender gaps in the world. Polls show many don't think the country's first female prime minister…

More young people in Japan are using resignation proxy services to quit. Some lawyers say that could be not only dangerous, but…