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TRAVEL

Japan (Finally!) Announces Full Opening for Visa-Free Tourism

Japan is finally open for tourists again! Details on what's been changed - and when you can start packing your bags.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

It’s Official: Japan’s “High-End” Shokupan Bread Boom is Bust

It was fun while it lasted. But it seems that Japan's boom of classy shokupan bread shops (yes that's a thing) has…

ENTERTAINMENT

Comedian Yuki Nivez Talks Stand-Up in Japan; Upcoming Show

Western-style stand-up is a relatively new genre of comedy for Japan. The scene, however, is flourishing. Comedians Yuki Nivez and Bobby Judo…

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Suzuki Suzumi: Hostesses in Japan Aren’t Paid to be Harassed

A writer and former adult star claps back at men who keep soft-pedaling actor Kagawa Teruyuki's sexual harassment of a Ginza hostess.

SOCIETY

Middle-Age Divorce in Japan Is (Still) On the Rise

The divorce rate in Japan has been stable for years. But one number keeps going up: older couples who've gotten sick of…

FOOD

Momiji Tempura: A Unique Japanese Snack for the Fall

Fall leaves mean gorgeous colors - but for some, they also mean a scrumptious snack. Learn about the momiji tempura of Minoh.

TECHNOLOGY

Japanese Company Shows Off New Hoverbike at Motor Show

A Japanese technology startup turned heads with its new hoverbike at the Detroit Motor Show. Just don't look at the price tag...

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

New App Promises Greater Convenience in Reading Old Japanese Cursive

Kuzushiji, the “crushed letters” found in historical Japanese documents, have long been the bane of scholars. A new app may change all…