Living in Japan

This Cheap “Oceanside Home” in Japan is a Real (Dangerous) Deal

People say you can buy old abandoned homes in Japan for cheap. That may be true. The downside is, many of them look like this.

More Shinto Shrines Ask Visitors To Leave Their Dogs at Home

Dog owners in Japan love taking their pets to Shinto shrines for the perfect Instagram moment. But some shrines aren't pleased.

“Only The Emperor Lets Us Sit For Free”: Tokyo Residents Decry Vanishing Benches

A recent viral tweet bemoaned the lack of free places to sit in Tokyo - a trend that only seems to be getting worse.

What Are Tokyo’s Happiest Neighborhoods?

An annual report looks at which cities in Tokyo rank highest in happiness and which ones most residents want to keep living in.

Tokyo Still Ranks as World’s Third Top City – Despite Its Economy

The annual Mori Memorial Foundation Institute's ranking of the world's strongest cities says Tokyo is still number three, behind London and New York. However, the report warned that the city's suck-tastic economy is still sucking.

Why Are Japan’s Young People Fleeing The Country?

Weak yen, stagnant wages, and economic woes are creating a perfect storm, driving more Japanese youth to look for opportunities outside Japan.

As Japan Temps Rise, Are The Trains Too Damn Hot?

Japan's train companies keep some of their cars hotter than others. As climate change advances, riders on social media debate: are the trains too damn hot now? Or are they too damn cold?

Why Popular Anime Tourism Spots Want Otaku to Move In

Would YOU move to your favorite anime? Increasingly, some hardcore fans are doing just that. Here's why some locales in Japan want to convert anime tourism into a longer-term relationship.

Will These Japanese Towns Be Mostly Foreigners by 2050?

As Japan welcomes an increasing number of foreigners per year, one report predicts these towns may be mostly immigrants in a few decades.

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