Travel
Beware The Illegal Barkers in Sapporo’s Susukino District
Sapporo passed a new law against coaxing customers into questionable businesses in 2022. But in 2024, it didn't issue a single fine.
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Law & Crime
Hyogo Police Compelled 12-Year-Old Girl to Confess to False Report
The incident puts a spotlight on how police interrogation tactics play a role in Japan's lauded 99.9% conviction rate.
Business and Economy
Japanese Consumers Groan As Rice Prices Just Keep Climbing
Some experts say a third release from the country's reserves might not have any effect and that prices will remain high until…
Travel
Will Japan Eliminate Tax-Free Sales to Tourists Completely?
A growing chorus of voices across the political spectrum says the country should collect the money to improve the lives of its…
Insider
[Insider] Who is “Celebrity U”?
As the Nakai Masahiro scandal comes to a conclusion, there’s one offender still unidentified. Here's what we know about him.
Society
A 7-Eleven Manager Died After Working Six Months Without a Break
Is it time to rethink 24-hour convenience store culture in Japan? Some think so in the wake of a 38-year-old manager's suicide.
Women
Japanese City Says It Won’t Make Women’s Sanitary Products Free After Criticism
Tsu in Mie Prefecture says it's worried about theft and the expense - but city halls and some train stations in Japan…
Social Media
Japanese Gamer Skips Middle School to Work on Fortnite Skills
It's a rare move in a country with no legal structure for homeschooling - but the gamer and his parents stand by…