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Japan Buddhist Temple Starts Two-Tier Pricing to Offset Overtourism Damage
A famous Buddhist temple in Fukuoka is charging a nominal fee to overseas tourists after some prove incapable of minding their manners.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Sex & Nightlife
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The recent arrest of four women in a prostitution ring operating near Okubo Park highlights how the area has grown in popularity.
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Politics
Sanseitō: How The Far Right Party is Bringing MAGA Tactics to Japan
A far-right party in Japan is slated to outperform in next week's Upper House election. And they're using Trump-like tactics to do…
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[Insider] What Happened to Actress Tôno Nagiko?
A body was discovered at the actress' home recently. Why haven't the police been able to confirm that it's hers?
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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.
Food
Japanese Ramen Store Rescinds “20 Minute-Rule” for Eating Titanic Bowl
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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.…