FOOD
Squeeze Into “Japan’s Narrowest Soba Shop” in Nagano
A recent social media post spotlights a soba shop in Nagano that's been running for years. You might just barely squeeze in,…
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FOOD
ENTERTAINMENT
The Boy and the Heron Wins Best Animated at the Golden Globes
Anime is having a moment at the Golden Globes Awards, with three nominations - and a victory!
TRAVEL
Japan Taxi: How to Get Around in Comfort
It's not always easy to grab a taxi in Japan as a visitor. However, more services are making it easier than ever…
TRAVEL
Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to Prepare (Despite Climate Change) – UPDATED with 2024 Forecast
Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know…
TRAVEL
How to See Mt. Fuji (Without Climbing It)
Thanks to overtourism, climbing Mt. Fuji is tougher than ever. Here are some less taxing alternative viewing locations.
NEWS
Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations
Tokyo's subways transport millions of people every day. But there are a few stations that almost no one is using. Here's what…
LAW & CRIME
Review: “The Last Yakuza” – Jake Adelstein’s Wide-Ranging, Personal History of the Yakuza
After fourteen years, Jake Adelstein is back with a new full-length book on Japanese organized crime. The Last Yakuza was worth the…
NEWS
Japanese Department Store Apologizes for Christmas Cake Debacle
As some in Japan got their Christmas cakes half off at the konbini, others went full price - and ended up severely…