Jay Allen, Author at Unseen Japan

Planck Stars isn't a group to shy away from controversy. Indeed, it seems to be reveling in its latest affront to Japanese…

It's common for fans to become obsessed with their idols. But what happens when an idol is worried about one of her…

In Japan, you can sue someone who's had an affair with your spouse. One Japanese couple used that to run a daring…

Japan gets less sleep than any other nation. But the country's workaholic Prime Minister doesn't seem to care.

The approval process was long, taking three years from a trial run until approval of sale nationwide without a prescription.

It's rated as Tokyo's most confusing train station for a reason. But it's easy to get around once you know a few…

Get away from the over-crowded tourist areas in Japan's cities this year and enjoy one of these unique cultural experiences.

The country will recommend buildings provide more facilities for women than men, bringing Japan closer to international standards.