Tourists Love Japan’s Toilets, Says New Survey
Foreign tourists are going wild for Japan’s bidet-equipped toilets – and many are eager to see them in public spaces too.
Foreign tourists are going wild for Japan’s bidet-equipped toilets – and many are eager to see them in public spaces too.
Japanese authorities are stepping up road safety warnings. The reason? People sleeping on the streets after drinking.
Why a conflict over a spring musical festival is renewing tensions between Kawaguchi and Saitama cities and the local Kurdish population.
Legal hassles used to be the only exit threat for foreign residents in Japan. Not anymore — now unsettled bills could be their ticket out.
Japan’s technical interns, some of whom suffer horrible abuses from their employers, may soon find it easier to find a new job. Learn more about proposed legal changes – and the abuses technical interns currently face.
Wanna go cashless in Japan? You have options. Almost too many, in fact. Here’s what’s available – for both tourists and residents.
A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here’s what you need to know before your next trip.
Securing a visa for Japan can be tough. But the country may just make it easier by introducing a digital nomad visa in 2023.
Looking to settle down in Japan? According to a new survey, here are the best places to live in each of Japan’s major regions.
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