Society
As Tokyo’s Train Suicides Spike, Where Are The Platform Doors?
An apparent spike in self-harm incidents at Tokyo train stations in June raises the question: why do so many stations still lack…
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Society
Travel
Riding Electric Suitcase Gets Japan Resident Prosecuted
A Chinese resident of Osaka learned the hard way recently that, in Japan, you can't ride your luggage on the sidewalk.
Living in Japan
Pets OK, No Foreigners: The Reality of Housing Discrimination in Japan
What's it like renting in Japan? For many resident foreigners, it's a humiliating ordeal - and it's even worse if you aren't…
Travel
The Best Ways to Get Around in Japan
You're coming to Japan! But how do you get from point A to point B? Here's a guide to the best ways…
Politics
Tokyo’s Election Poster Boards are Out of Control
A legal loophole has enabled one party to "hijack" the official election boards for the Tokyo governor's race. The result is pure…
Women
How Men in Japan Harass Female Athletes with Infrared Cameras
Some men in Japan have been violating female athletes with nonconsensual photography for years. But now they've found a new method of…
Travel
Citing Overtourism, Japan’s Himeji Castle May Charge Tourists 4x
Himeji Castle says it may charge foreign tourists four times more than locals. Is two-tier pricing in Japan sending mixed messages?
Sex & Nightlife
When in Japan, Avoid the Bar Barkers at All Costs
It's illegal in Japan to target people on the street and lure them into a bar. So why do so many businesses…