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ENTERTAINMENT

Maid Cafes in Japan: Their History and Evolution

You've probably seen a maid cafe - but where did they come from? A look at the history of maid cafes, how…

SOCIETY

Is Japan (Still) Treating Sexual Abuse Too Lightly?

A woman gets almost nine years in Japan for committing fraud. Meanwhile, a man gets six years for sexually assaulting his own…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

The Tokaido Shinkansen Celebrates 60 Years of Awesome

Happy birthday! This month, the Tokaido Shinkansen celebrated its 60th anniversary. Learn more about the bullet train's history and how it revolutionized…

NEWS

Japan Tourist’s Suitcases Are Frustrating Locals

The latest "Tourists Behaving Badly" story in Japan is a bulky problem. Residents are throwing up their hands as large suitcases clog…

FEATURED

Japan’s Brilliant Fall Foliage: Top Five Viewing Places

Fall is (very slowly) arriving in Japan - and with it comes the changing of the leaves. Here are the best fall…

SOCIETY

Young Japanese Duped Into Attending Anti-Vax Rally

An anti-vax rally drew an impressive crowd this weekend in Tokyo. However, it turns out that's only because people thought they'd be…

LGBTQ

Will Japan’s New PM Pass Marriage Equality for LGBTQ People?

A majority in Japan support marriage equality for same-sex couples. But will new PM Ishiba Shigeru do anything about it? Here's what…

TRAVEL

Keiunkan: Why You Should Visit Japan’s Oldest Onsen

Hot springs are a hallmark of Japanese culture. Japan's oldest onsen is 1300 years old and still going strong. Here's how Keiunkan…