Entertainment
JoJo’s Bizarre Cancellation: Live Show Woes Leave Fans Distraught
The new live production of JoJo became a bizarre adventure in its own right this month as its production company canceled the…
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Living in Japan
Cancellation Calls for Kurdish Spring Festival in Saitama Renew Tensions
Why a conflict over a spring musical festival is renewing tensions between Kawaguchi and Saitama cities and the local Kurdish population.
Business and Economy
Why Japan’s Ramen Restaurants Keep Going Out of Business
As prices of goods keep rising, ramen shops in Japan are going out of business at an increasing pace. Many blame the…
Japanese Language
You Can Write These Japanese Loan Words in Kanji (But Probably Shouldn’t)
We typically write them in katakana now - but these Japanese words originally had kanji. How many of these can YOU read?
Living in Japan
Japan’s LDP: Permanent Residency On The Line If Taxes Go Unpaid
Legal hassles used to be the only exit threat for foreign residents in Japan. Not anymore — now unsettled bills could be…
Business and Economy
Japan’s Technical Interns Could More Easily Switch Jobs Under New Proposal
Japan's technical interns, some of whom suffer horrible abuses from their employers, may soon find it easier to find a new job.…
Travel
Mt. Fuji Climbers Hit with New Fee as Overtourism Concerns Soar
Amidst escalating tourism (over-tourism?) at Mt. Fuji, local officials respond with a new fee to ensure a safe climbing experience.
Entertainment
In Sexual Assault Crackdown, Police Raid Male Underground Idol Events in Kabukicho
Reports of assaults against female fans have led authorities in Kabukicho to perform inspections at men's underground idol events - and, in…