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Japanese Police Consider Changing Anti-Stalking Law After Murder

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) is considering the change after police in Kawasaki failed to protect a stalking victim.

Can you pronounce these difficult Japanese place names? If not, don't feel bad: most native speakers can't either!

In order to fuel tourism investment and combat overtourism, close to 100 locales are considering new lodging taxes. How will this affect your trip?

A simple misunderstanding led some Japanese citizens to protest an initiative they worry will lead to a flood of African immigrants.

Multiple locations across Japan are using social media and good old-fashioned pamphleteering to combat the negative effects of overtourism.

Convenience stores in Japan didn't always sell sushi. Today, the dish is a top draw, not just for residents, but for travelers too.

A viral social media post raised fears that scammers would use the pics to blackmail men for either money or marriage.

Do women-only parking spaces create a safe space for women? Or do they unnecessarily stereotype female drivers?

Looking for a quiet spot away from the crowds? Tourists to Tokyo rated these three locations as their favorite pit stops.