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Why Some Japanese Restaurants Insist on “Japanese Language Only”
Here and there in Japan, one sees restaurants putting up signs refusing non-Japanese speakers. Is that necessarily a bad thing?
Articles by Jay Allen
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Mole Stations: Six Japanese Train Stations That Force You Underground
How far down would YOU go to catch a ride to work? Meet six so-called "mole stations" in Japan that put the…
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It’s End of March – Where Are Japan’s Cherry Blossoms? (Updated)
Everyone's been waiting in Japan for the cherry blossoms to bloom. But thanks to the weather, sightseers may be waiting a little…
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Izumo Taisha: The Shrine You Must Visit At Least Once
Once a year, Japan's multitude of gods leave the rest of the country. Where do they gather? At Izumo Taisha.
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Why Kyoto’s Gion Will Start Leveling Fines on Trespassing Tourists
As Japan wrestles with problems created by overtourism, Kyoto's Gion neighborhood decides it needs to start leveling fines.
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Kushikatsu: The Best Deep-Fried Skewers in Tokyo
A lot of Japanese food is very healthy. And then there's kushikatsu. Learn where to enjoy this fried treat on a stick…
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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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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…