Culture
Would You Live in a ‘Jiko Bukken’? Over Half in Japan Say Yes – If the Price Is Right
While such properties have long been stigmatized, attitudes may be changing as the cost of everything rises.
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Insider
Shibuya, Burning: How Japan’s Right Exploits the Information Void to Foster Hate
A Japanese nationalist started a fire in Shibuya Crossing and then fled the scene. Japan's right wing blamed the attack on...foreigners?
Travel
Konbini Tourism: The Latest Japan Travel Obsession
"Grocery tourism" is popular on TikTok. But Japan's ahead of the curve - its convenience stores are already popular tourist destinations.
Japanese Language
MEXT to Nothing: Japan Struggles to Help Foreign Residents Learning Japanese
Many foreign residents in Japan want to learn Japanese. But reports show a majority feel they're not getting the support they need…
Travel
Tea, Irises, and Nordic Homeware: Visit These Four Tokyo Spots Before They Get Trendy
Tokyo always offers "unseen" spots to explore. Here are four we've found lately, including a black tea experience and a hidden bento…
Politics
Japan’s Protests Against the Iran War Are Escalating
Last night's protest brought out over 3x more participants than the last as Japanese citizens stated their opposition.
Culture
Why the Ishikawa Prefectural Library in Japan Is Such a Huge Draw
The library, reopened to fanfare in 2022, continues to bring in more visitors every year than people who live in the prefecture.
Technology
Japan’s Anime and Manga Industries Are Feeling the AI Squeeze
Japan's anime and manga industries are growing wary of the impact of GenAI on their bottom line - but don't have any…