Entertainment
Bleeding Cash, NHK to Collect “Internet Only” License Fee
The station reported a loss for the third year running. To help plug the hole, it says it plans to collect fees…
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Entertainment
Food
Why This US Sushi Restaurant Ad Makes Japanese People Scream
A sushi restaurant in the US wanted to promote a "date night" feel for their store - and ended up promoting a…
Sex & Nightlife
Japan Group That Funneled Women into Sex Work Busted
Tokyo Police say Access, a social media-based "scout" network, targeted women who had racked up host club debts.
Travel
Report: Japan Will See Record 40 Million Tourists in 2025
JTB says Japan will see a record number of inbound tourists. Meanwhile, the number of Japanese traveling abroad continues to drop.
Culture
Resellers Ruin My Melody 50th Anniversary Goods Release
Despite Sanrio's attempts to limit reselling of the limited edition items, the company's online store sold out within seconds.
Travel
Can Japan Grow Tourism As Its Population Ages?
With 40% of its municipalities in danger of disappearing, some experts say Japan needs to focus, not just on increasing tourism, but…
News
Ex-SMAP Member Nakai Masahiro Makes Statement on “Woman Troubles”
Nakai Masahiro has finally broken his silence about the massive settlement he paid a woman who works for Fuji TV.
Living in Japan
Syphilis Cases in Tokyo Keep Climbing, Rise Seven-Fold in 10 Years
New data from Tokyo shows that syphilis keeps spreading thanks to increased opportunities for hookups in the digital age.