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Japan Will Make Some Foreign Residents Prepay Health Insurance Premiums

The move is one of a number of increasing restrictions on Japan's foreign population amidst an increase in right-wing nationalism.

There are more kawaii cafes and bars in Japan than you can shake a stick at. Here's a guide to what each one offers.

The city, which hosts a famous anime pilgrimage site, is way behind in its campaign to combat street congestion and littering.

A new report finds that one-third of all restaurant managers are so busy that they're at risk of working themselves to death.

The photos of random government IDs are the latest in a long line of offbeat collectibles that span the toy's 60-year history.

As inbound travel keeps booming, Japan says it will use the revenue to fund overtourism measures and make high school free.

The cable car's operator has re-dedicated itself to handling an influx of new tourists while preserving the area's natural beauty.

Wanna enjoy one of Japan's signature dishes but still stay halal? These five shops in Tokyo serve noodles without the pork and booze.

Where do you go in Tokyo to grab some drinks and bond with friends? For many in the city, the answer is increasingly "not Shibuya."