Jay Allen, Author at Unseen Japan

A recent robbery in Tokyo's Ginza district has gripped Japan - and raised alarm bells about a disturbing new crime trend.

Refugees and their advocates say a revision to Japan's immigration law risks repeating recent high-profile tragedies.

Police cracked down on yet another men's con cafe for serving a minor in what authorities say is an increasingly common problem.

Things appear to be "back to normal" for Japan's extended Golden Week holiday - and the result is jam-packed tourist traps.

As tourists pour back into Japan, more and more municipalities are taxing their stay. Here's what it means for your trip.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will likely not move on marriage equality - even though a majority of its own supporters approve.

Soup Stock Tokyo's new offering of free baby food has sparked a backlash, adding more fuel to the debate over child-rearing in…

Twitter is giving Twitter Blue and Verified Organization checkmarks to people who never asked from them - including one beloved manga author.

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