Law & Crime
Report: 20 Japanese People May Be Held By Myanmar-Based Scammers
A Chinese-led group is reportedly forcing people from multiple countries - including Japan - to run scams on its behalf.
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Culture
Tokyo Disneyland Threatens to Banish Resellers From Their Property
Disneyland's parent company says it'll also change the way it sells limited edition goods in an effort to crack down on reselling.
Women
Japanese Police Increase Anti-Molestation Patrols Ahead of Exam Day
Tokyo Police say they're taking action as social media users continue to brag about committing crimes as female students rush to exams.
Living in Japan
This Cheap “Oceanside Home” in Japan is a Real (Dangerous) Deal
People say you can buy old abandoned homes in Japan for cheap. That may be true. The downside is, many of them…
Society
Kanagawa Police Stop Issuing Skirts to Female Officers
A sexist symbol of Japan's past is no more: As of February 2025, Kanagawa Police say new female recruits will only receive…
Travel
Narita Airport Asks Tourists to Use Taxi Apps, Adds More Large Taxis
Narita Airport and Chiba Prefecture want travelers to rely more on taxis - and they want you using ride-hailing apps to do…
Sex & Nightlife
Tokyo Court Rules Host Club Host Broke Law Receiving Sex Work Kickbacks
For the first time, a court in Japan rules that hosts taking kickbacks from routing indebted customers to sex shops breaks the…
Travel
Kyoto to Raise Lodging Tax By Up to 10x, Highest in Japan
In a bid to fund train station improvements, Kyoto will raise the top tax on the city's most expensive hotel rooms to…