Business and Economy
Village Vanguard: Why Japan’s Iconic Subculture Stores Are Struggling
Village Vanguard is a bookstore and then some. But its recent financial troubles indicate it might have stretched itself too thin.
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Travel
Don’t Abandon Your Broken Suitcase in Japan – Do This Instead
More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be…
Travel
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…
Sex & Nightlife
Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them
Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know…
Travel
Shimokitazawa: How Tokyo’s Funky Neighborhood Has Kept Its Cool
Here's how Shimokitazawa has avoided overdevelopment, and why it should be on your list of must-see spots in Tokyo.
Living in Japan
As Japan’s Foreign Population Grows, So Does A “Japanese First” Mindset
Japan has more foreign residents than ever. Will that change as the conviction that "Japan is for the Japanese" gains ground?
Travel
Why South Korean Men Are Flocking to Japan to Find Love
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too…
Living in Japan
Calls to Reject Prejudice After Japanese Teacher Murdered by Foreign Resident
The incident comes at a time of increasing suspicion of and prejudice against foreigners living in Japan as the country's right wing…