Business and Economy
Japanese Online Marketplace Bans Fetal Ultrasounds To Stop Alleged Scams
A viral social media post raised fears that scammers would use the pics to blackmail men for either money or marriage.
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Sex & Nightlife
How The “No-Panties Cafes” of 1980s Japan Sparked a Sex Club Crackdown
Japan's "no-pan kissa" were part of a wave of new sex establishments in the 1980s. They disappeared almost as quickly as they…
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[Insider] Modern Day Extortionists: The Scummy World of Japan’s “Exposé” Influencers
(Subscriber content) Two men invaded the home of an "exposé" influencer, beat him, and microwaved his phone. Here's why few people feel…
Business and Economy
Village Vanguard: Why Japan’s Iconic Subculture Stores Are Struggling
Village Vanguard is a bookstore and then some. But its recent financial troubles indicate it might have stretched itself too thin.
Travel
Don’t Abandon Your Broken Suitcase in Japan – Do This Instead
More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be…
Travel
Why You Need an eSIM With a Japanese Phone Number
Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM…
Sex & Nightlife
Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them
Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know…
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[Insider] Taking Toys From Kids: The McDonald’s Japan Pokémon Fiasco
Should McDonald's Japan restrict who can buy a Happy Set? Or should retailers abandon the "limited-edition" gimmick altogether?