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Japanese Shrine Bans Tourists, Laments “Destruction of Japanese Culture”
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
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Living in Japan
Here Are The Cheapest Places to Live in Tokyo Close to a Train Station
Want to live in Tokyo for cheap - but don't wanna live in the sticks? These spots will keep you connected while…
Law & Crime
Is This Sex Offender Map in Japan Legal?
Japan still has no official sexual offender database. Someone just launched one - and experts say it may well be illegal.
Food
More Restaurants in Japan Move to Smartphone Menus. Here’s Why Some Customers Hate It
It's not just old people who are grousing. Even young Japanese say they resent restaurants sucking up their battery life and bandwidth.
Food
Japanese Beef Bowl Chain Sukiya Apologizes for Mouse Miso Soup
The chain apologized for failing to inform the public about the two-month-old incident, which just went viral in the past few days.
Women
Japan’s Police Get With The Times By Getting Rid of Skirts
The move will also remove other small (and silly) gender differences, such as rank insignia being smaller on women's uniforms.
Society
Survey: 52% of Young Japanese Don’t Want Kids
Clear majorities say that Japan needs to provide better financial support as well as more flexible working options.
Living in Japan
Are Foreigners in Japan Getting High-Cost Healthcare For Free? Not Really
A Japanese politician says some foreigners are coming to Japan to get high-cost healthcare for free. The facts say otherwise.