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Will Japan Start a “Two-Tier” Charging System for Tourists?
With tourists flooding into Japan and taking advantage of the country's weak currency, some say it's time to jack up prices for…
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Food
Ramen Break Beats: Is Tokyo’s 2000 Yen Ramen Worth It?
As Japan debates the rising cost of ramen, one Tokyo restaurant unabashedly charges more than double the average cost. Is it worth…
Food
New Furikake Debate: Is Bringing Your Own Rice Topping to School “Rude”?
One school in Hyogo Prefecture now lets kids bring their own furikake (rice topping) to school - and some people in Japan…
Travel
Japan Robot Hotel Chain Launches New Shinkansen Room
Do you like robots? Are you a Shinkansen fan? If so, then Japan's Henn na Hotel in Kyoto may just have the…
Business and Economy
SOD Land, Kabukicho’s “Adult Theme Park”, Running Again After Police Shutdown
Last year, cops shut down a major adult video maker's Kabukicho bar. Now it's back - and its owner is grousing about…
Travel
Japan Pocket Wifi: Best Way to Stay Connected While Traveling?
Japan's lack of public wifi can be a problem for travelers. Here's why a pocket wifi device is an affordable and versatile…
Japanese Language
Why You Should Never Learn Japanese with Romaji
Some argue that beginners to the Japanese language can skip the writing system and just use romaji. Here's why that's never a…
Entertainment
New Sailor Moon Manhole Covers Celebrate the Series in Its Ritzy Setting
Minato City in Tokyo will celebrate Sailor Moon in March with manhole covers around the wealthy neighborhood of Azabu-juban. The event brings…