SOCIETY
Child Suffers Heatstroke in Japan After Teacher Denies Her Tea
On a class trip, a student ran out of tea and asked for more. Her teacher said no. Now, her parents are…
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SOCIETY
FOOD
New Furikake Debate: Is Bringing Your Own Rice Topping to School “Rude”?
One school in Hyogo Prefecture now lets kids bring their own furikake (rice topping) to school - and some people in Japan…
TRAVEL
Kanazawa: The Five Mesmerizing Landmarks You Need to See
Japan's Kanazawa offers scenic views, amazing culture, and a respite from overtourism. These five places encapsulate its essence.
WOMEN
100 Porn Stars March Japan’s Streets Protesting New Law
Legislators in Japan say a new Adult Video (AV) law curbs the porn industry's worst abuses. Industry stars say it's killing their…
TRAVEL
Japan Robot Hotel Chain Launches New Shinkansen Room
Do you like robots? Are you a Shinkansen fan? If so, then Japan's Henn na Hotel in Kyoto may just have the…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
SOD Land, Kabukicho’s “Adult Theme Park”, Running Again After Police Shutdown
Last year, cops shut down a major adult video maker's Kabukicho bar. Now it's back - and its owner is grousing about…
FOOD
Japan Struggles with Soaring Incidence of Intoxicated Roadside Sleepers
Japanese authorities are stepping up road safety warnings. The reason? People sleeping on the streets after drinking.
TRAVEL
South Korean Tourists Praise Japan for Cost/Performance Travel
South Korean tourists now comprise the largest group of tourists to Japan - and many say it's because the price is right.