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Why You Need an eSIM With a Japanese Phone Number

Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM with a Japanese phone number attached.

Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know about.

Should McDonald's Japan restrict who can buy a Happy Set? Or should retailers abandon the "limited-edition" gimmick altogether?

Here's how Shimokitazawa has avoided overdevelopment, and why it should be on your list of must-see spots in Tokyo.

Japan has more foreign residents than ever. Will that change as the conviction that "Japan is for the Japanese" gains ground?

Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too high a bar for marriage.