News
Japan to Fine Bad Cyclists as Complaints About Biking Infrastructure Persist
Some say nothing will change until Japan gets serious about creating dedicated bike lanes and getting cyclists off the sidewalks.
The latest Japan travel and culture news
Page 32
News
Society
Reclaiming the Land: 15 Years Later, Fukushima’s Massive Cleanup Continues
Japan says it's dedicated to decontaminating the land spoiled by the Fukushima nuclear accident. But most residents still haven't returned.
Living in Japan
Immigrant Crime in Japan Is Dropping as Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Soars
Right-wingers in Japan claim that the country is becoming more unsafe due to immigrants. The data doesn't back that up.
News
Victim Speaks Out Over Manga Publisher Shogakukan Sexual Assault Controversy
The manga publisher has come under fire for allowing two authors to work under pseudonyms without divulging their crimes.
Women
NHK Japan Chief Director Arrested on Rape Charges
The arrest comes the same week another Japanese company admitted to allowing two child molesters to publish under pseudonyms.
History
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Japan’s Most Cutthroat Health Nut?
Japan's most ruthless and efficient ruler believed a good diet was the key to success. Here's how he kept his edge, according…
Insider
Japan’s First Female PM Doesn’t Want an Empress
Takaichi Sanae has signaled she opposes changing the law to allow for an empress to rise again. And the Japanese Diet seems…
Travel
Japan’s Best Seaside Towns: Our Ranking of the Most Idyllic
Our top-scoring towns feature beautiful, swimmable waters, a balance of attraction and solitude, and authentic marine culture.