Travel
I Stayed In This Japanese Hotel Chain’s Pokémon Room and It Was Amazing
Fans of the popular game and animated series will say "I choose you!" to these comfortable renovated spaces.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Food
Japanese Ramen Store Rescinds “20 Minute-Rule” for Eating Titanic Bowl
There are many unspoken rules at Ramen Jirō. One store in the chain added one more to the list, sparking an intense…
Politics
Fact Check: Did Abe Akie Fake Not Speaking English with Trump?
A popular meme says the former Japanese Prime Minister's wife went to great lengths not to speak to the MAGA Mafia leader.…
Insider
[Insider] Is Japan’s Gateball a Gateway to Murder?
Japan's sport of gateball is increasingly unpopular. Is that because it leads to violence? The truth, it turns out, is more complicated.
Politics
Survey: Majority in Japan Believe Lies About Foreigners Getting Preferential Treatment
Populist politicians claim without evidence that foreigners are getting overly favorable treatment in Japan. Many believe them.
Insider
[Insider] Why Japan Isn’t Demonstrating Against Foreign Tourists (Yet)
In Spain, they're shooting tourists with water guns. Why aren't we seeing the same level of revolt against tourists in Japan?
LGBTQ
Support for Transgender Rights Slips Hard in Japan, Says New Worldwide Survey
While LGBTQ people in general lost support, transgender people face challenges in Japan in terms of both awareness and acceptance.
Law & Crime
Trouble in TOKIO: Another Sexual Harassment Scandal Rocks Japanese TV
Following in the wake of the Nakai Masahiro scandal, another pop/TV star stands accused of multiple acts of harassment against staff.