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Plagued by Overtourism, Shirakawagō Considers Reservation System for Tour Buses
The village of Shirakawagō has 1,500 residents but welcomes two million tourists a year. It may clamp down in a bid to…
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FOOD
Japan’s Teaboo UK Ambassador Gets Grilled Over Crumpet Topping
Hiroshi Suzuki, Japan's ambassador to the UK, caused a stir when he brought together two British tastes that some insist don't go…
SOCIETY
Mask Generation: The Unusual Reason Japan’s Young Continue to Mask Up
Many people in their 20s in Japan continue to mask up. However, some say they're not doing it for health reasons.
TRAVEL
Japanese Police Shut Down Tourist Sword “Tryouts”
Wanna slice something open with a samurai sword while in Japan? Well, you can't, because the Japanese police are party poopers.
POLITICS
Hikaru Utada Gets Political in Song Lyric About Separate Spousal Surnames
The singer of "First Love" and "Automatic" stirred controversy with a song lyric about Japanese women keeping their maiden names.
WOMEN
Tattooed Sashimi Chef Inherits Japanese Restaurant, Overcomes Hate Over Appearance
Tochonika Pepe, age 25, is the proprietress of a long-running kaisendon restaurant - and a TikTok and Instagram sensation.
SOCIETY
Why Japan’s Single Men Are The Unhappiest In The World
Why are single men in Japan unhappier than men in other nations? One writer argues that the unfair expectations placed on women…
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Tourists’ Number One Complaint About Japan is…Nothing
51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.