JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japan Prepares Official Hepburn Romanization Switch, Changing 70-Year Tradition
Japan will likely abandon its Kunrei-shiki romanization system that even most of its government doesn't use.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE
TRAVEL
New Tokyo Service Lets Tourists Get a Break From Their Young Kids
Need a little adult time on your family trip to Japan? A new service in Tokyo offers a great place for kids…
TRAVEL
Senkyaku Banrai: Why This Tokyo Tourist Trap Has So Few Foreign Tourists
More foreign tourists will visit Japan this year than ever. But you won't see many of them at this spot near Toyosu.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa
At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Japan Gov’s New Anti-Overdose Commercial Was So Bad, They Deleted It
The spot fell flat online, with many arguing it was telling users to try something that's already proven useless.
POLITICS
Self-Own Post Shows Japan’s Ruling Party as Old, Male, and Out of Touch
To celebrate International Women's Day, Japan's Prime Minister posted a picture from a party meeting showing a room full of old men.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Giccho?! Here Are Some Dead Japanese Words That Only Old Folks Use
You may still hear these words or see them in print - but you won't hear them come from the mouth of…
TRAVEL
Shirakawa to Dramatically Raise Parking Rates to Combat Overtourism
Shirakawa sees 1,000 times more tourists than residents every year, leading it to seek new strategies to manage traffic.