HISTORY
How Odaiba Got its “O”: A Brief Tokyo History
The island of Odaiba is one of Tokyo's major landmarks. Not long ago, however, it didn't even exist. Discover Tokyo history rising…
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CULTURE
Wearable Beanbags? A New Fashion Trends on Japan Twitter
Want to sleep absolutely anywhere, anytime? A new product from a Japanese company promising just that has gone viral on social media.
CULTURE
Five Great Japanese Mystery Writers (Who Aren’t Higashino Keigo)
Like Higashino Keigo? Want to enjoy more Japanese mystery writers? Check out these five others whose works are available in English.
SOCIETY
Stop Making Parents Carry Used Diapers Home, Japan Tells Daycares
Japan's government is calling on the country's daycares to end a stinky practice of forcing parents to haul their kids' dirty diapers…
CULTURE
Sapporo Snow Festival: What to See, How to Enjoy
Sapporo's iconic snow festival is back! Some background on its history, what to expect, and how to make the most of your…
FOOD
Wasabi Terrorism?! Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain Sues Customer for “Prank”
A conveyer belt sushi chain says they're filing a police complaint against a customer for a viral sushi wasabi attack.
CULTURE
Japan’s Deepest Train Station is Now Harder to Access
How a hard-to-fix foreign elevator is forcing some passengers at this Tokyo Station to take the stairs (assuming they can).
ENTERTAINMENT
Utada Hikaru Celebrates 40th Birthday with Streaming Concert
Utada Hikaru rang in their 40th birthday this month - and, as is their once-a-decade custom, celebrated with 80,000 of their closest…