FOOD
Shime-Parfait: The Sweet Way Japan Winds Down a Night Out
Learn all about the branding of shime-parfait and how a tradition of an after-drink sweet in Sapporo spread across the country.
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FOOD
SOCIETY
Why Can You Still Not Buy Vapes in Japan?
Why can't vapes be sold in a country that still loves smoking? A look into the complex legal framework that keeps them…
WOMEN
The K-Pop Fashion Trend Protecting Japanese Women from Upskirt Photography
Japan's latest festival wear isn't just cool and comfortable: some women say it's the perfect protection from perverts.
TRAVEL
Shuri Castle’s Main Hall is Reopening. Here’s How to Visit
Seven years after a devastating fire, Shuri Castle is reopening on November 23. Learn more about its history and how to visit.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s Rice Crisis is Over, But Consumers and Farmers Aren’t Feeling It
Remember when rice disappeared from Japan’s store shelves in 2024? The Reiwa Rice Crisis is over, but neither farmers nor consumers are…
TRAVEL
Who Pays for Your “Free” Japan Itinerary?
Nothing in life is free. So how exactly do travel agencies get paid when they customize a "free" itinerary? An honest look…
CULTURE
An Old Public Bathhouse in Kyoto Becomes a Concert Venue
Japan's public bathhouses are struggling to stay alive. Here's how one Kyoto venue found a unique solution for preserving communal space.
FOOD
Why Female Yakitori Chefs Are So Rare in Japan
Why are there so few female yakitori chefs? The story behind what keeps women out, and three female chefs defying the odds.