Travel
British Tourist in Hokkaido Arrested After Failing to Pay for Plastic Bag
A British man has found himself in a whole lot of trouble over his refusal to pay a measly three yen for…
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Entertainment
Fuji TV, Crippled by Scandal, Airs Flagship Anime Without Sponsors
Viewers in Japan were shocked this week when both Sazae-san and Chibi Maruko-chan aired without a sponsor placard or commercials.
Living in Japan
Tokyo’s “Cafe Refugees” Seek Seats as Remote Workers Crowd Coffee Shops
Why is it so damn hard to find a seat at a cafe in Tokyo these days? Tourism is one factor -…
Travel
Japan Warns Chinese Travelers Against Use of Electric Suitcases
Electric suitcases are all the rage among some tourists - but Japan's major airports are begging people to stick to their feet.
Law & Crime
Men Continue to Target Runaway Minor Girls in Osaka’s Dotonbori
It's one of Osaka's most famous sites. It's also become an increasingly dangerous spot for young girls with nowhere else to go.
Women
Why Are Lines for Women’s Toilets in Japan So Long? Blame The Patriarchy
Nearly half of women in Japan say they have to wait in excruciatingly long lines to use the restroom. Is that discrimination?
Technology
Near Riot in Akihabara Over Store Raffle of New NVIDIA GPUs
Resellers appear to have struck again in Japan - this time, causing chaos in a rush to buy up the new NVIDIA…
News
Tourism Is Driving Up Hourly Wages Across Japan. Some Businesses Aren’t Happy
There's good wages to be had in tourism-heavy towns like Niseko and Hakone. But some employers are grousing they can't afford to…