News
Report: Tokyo is the World’s Hottest Trending Tourist Spot
A travel site says Tokyo is the top trending destination for travelers. Here are the popular - and less popular - spots…
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Travel
Want to Climb Mt. Fuji? You’ll Need a Reservation Now
In a bid to stop overtourism, Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a website and registration system for would-be Mt. Fuji climbers.
Society
Japan Considers Making Childbirth 100% Free
As Japan continues to face rapid population decline and aging, its government considers a new tactic to grow families: make childbirth free.
Law & Crime
New Scams Target Chinese Nationals Living In Japan
A disgusting new scam in Japan is explicitly targeting Chinese nationals. The threat? Pay up - or get deported.
LGBTQ
Japanese LGBTQ Couple Win Political Asylum in Canada
A lesbian couple in Japan say conditions for them were so bad in their home country that Canada has granted them refugee…
Society
“Smell Harassment”: Japan’s Newest Workplace Controversy
Wake up, babe - a new form of workplace harassment just dropped in Japan. It may not get you fired, but many…
Featured
Tourists Are Flocking to Japan – and Leaving Their Luggage
Tourists to Japan are leaving a lot behind - and in some cases, that includes their broken luggage. One hotel in Tokyo…
Living in Japan
Japan’s New Bill to Strip Permanent Residency Based on Shaky Data
Japan's government is pushing a new law to strip permanent residents of their status - but it's based on incomplete data. Learn…