Jay Allen, Author at Unseen Japan

Why are single men in Japan unhappier than men in other nations? One writer argues that the unfair expectations placed on women…

51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.

Comedian Matsumoto Hitoshi is betting he can simply ignore the accusations against him and move his career to his own on-demand service.…

Japan will institute tough new bicycling fines next year. But some cyclists say the country should concentrate on infrastructure instead.

By day, he's a management consultant. The world knows him better as "Uncle Tohru" - and they've made him an online dance…

The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.

The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.

Why did a security guard do a deeply humiliating bow to an Osaka Expo attendee? Officials say it was because the guard…