Travel
Check Out Japan’s Five Best-Hidden Travel Cities
Want to avoid the crowds on your Japan trip? One travel company recommends these five cities based on its data.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Travel
Living in Japan
Why Did This Japanese Hotel Suddenly Cancel 180 Weddings?
Japan's first-ever full-service wedding venue suddenly announced it's closing - and 180 couples are wondering what to do.
Entertainment
Maker of “Sexy” Maruchan Udon Commercial Denies It Used GenAI
CHOCOLATE Inc., the maker of the ad that went viral due to what some call its sexualized content, wants people to back…
Food
Rice Prices Up 90% in Japan as Crop Crisis Continues
It's getting more expensive to eat rice in Japan, with prices nearly doubling. Will a release of strategic reserves help?
Society
Why Is School Refusal On The Rise in Japan?
More kids in Japan than ever are refusing to go school, even as instances of bullying are falling. What's keeping them home?
Travel
Frustrated Kyoto Temple Declares Co-Existing With Tourists “Impossible”
The temple's head priest later softened his comments, saying tourists should be educated about "unwritten culture" before entering Japan.
Culture
Here’s Why Kyoto Schools Are No Longer Bossing Students Around at Exam Time
Kyoto schools have made a change to hallroom announcements, acknowledging that "please" and "thank you" are indeed the magic words
Food
Why Is Viennetta Ice Cream Selling in Japan for Black-Market Prices?
A world-famous ice cream brand is disappearing from Japanese markets. Naturally, some people are trying to profit off of that.