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FOOD

Why Tourists Are Smitten with Japan’s Popular Egg Cuisine

Forget sushi and ramen. More than ever, tourists to Japan are discovering the delectability of the country's egg-based dishes. Here's what to…

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

Japanese Language Still Very Popular, Says Duolingo

Duolingo is out with its most popular languages. Japan retained its fifth place position - but will one of its neighbors unseat…

ENTERTAINMENT

Kings of the US Box Office: Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One

Japanese film is having a moment in North America, as Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One take…

LGBTQ

Japanese Publisher Kadokawa Cancels Release Of Anti-Trans US Book

A notorious anti-trans book was about to make its way to Japan's shores - until employees at Kadokawa spoke up.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Tokyo Scores 3rd Highest On Global Power City Index

Tokyo is one of the world's great cities - something this year's Global Power City Index seems to back up.

LIVING IN JAPAN

Beware the Bed Bugs on Your Next Japan Trip

A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to…

ENTERTAINMENT

Has The Media Hounded Ex-Princess Mako Into Hiding?

The media is aghast that the Komuros, Kei and Mako, have gone "missing." But the press has no one to blame but…

TRAVEL

Japan To Charge Tourists Consumption Tax and Refund At Departure

Thanks, scammers. Due to some people exploiting the system, Japan will now change how it handles duty-free purchasing by tourists.