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Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to Prepare (Despite Climate Change) – UPDATED with 2024 Forecast
Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know…
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How to See Mt. Fuji (Without Climbing It)
Thanks to overtourism, climbing Mt. Fuji is tougher than ever. Here are some less taxing alternative viewing locations.
News
Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations
Tokyo's subways transport millions of people every day. But there are a few stations that almost no one is using. Here's what…
Law & Crime
Review: “The Last Yakuza” – Jake Adelstein’s Wide-Ranging, Personal History of the Yakuza
After fourteen years, Jake Adelstein is back with a new full-length book on Japanese organized crime. The Last Yakuza was worth the…
News
Japanese Department Store Apologizes for Christmas Cake Debacle
As some in Japan got their Christmas cakes half off at the konbini, others went full price - and ended up severely…
Travel
As Tourism Abounds in Japan, So Do Unlicensed Taxis
With tourism booming in Japan, people are finding it tough to get around - and unlicensed taxi services are filling the gap.
Entertainment
Review – Spy x Family Code: White is Pleasant Holiday Fun
International anime mega-hit Spy x Family is out with its first theatrical movie, Spy x Family Code: White. Is it worth a…
Law & Crime
How Marijuana Brought Down a Japanese Football Team
Nihon University used to have an American football team. But then some players smoked a joint - and all hell broke loose.