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[Insider] Japan Is Sick to Death of Bicyclists Behaving Badly
Japanese police are doling out fines to misbehaving cyclists. Many on Japanese social media say it’s about damn time.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Food
This Ramen Shop in Japan Demands You Stay Off Your Damn Phone
The shop in Saitama Prefecture said it instituted the policy after a customer watched an "inappropriate" video.
Law & Crime
Tokyo Pokémon Center Murder Highlights Gaps in Japan’s Stalking Law
Critics say that police and prosecutors could have done more to monitor the murderer after he was released from jail after paying…
Women
For First Time, More Young Japanese Women Than Men Don’t Want Kids
The average age for wanting kids climbs as more young women in Japan worry about the impact child-rearing will have on their…
Living in Japan
Nara Deer Move Themselves to Osaka – and Nara Doesn’t Want Them Back
There are too many deer in Nara Park. To remedy the situation, it seems at least a few of the creatures are…
Travel
Kyoto City May Partially Ban Vacation Rentals to Give Residents Tourist Relief
The city's mayor won't rule out creating "zero-day vacation rental" zones in residential areas in response to chronic complaints.
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[Insider] How I Found Myself Locked in a Love Hotel
Many love hotels don't like it when you leave before your stay is up. Indeed, some older ones make sure you can't.
Travel
Japan Sets New February Tourism Record Despite China Boycott
Travel from other countries offset a 45.2% drop from a nation that used to lead the pack in Japan tourism.