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Sex & Nightlife

Former Japanese Porn Actress Threatens to Expose Bride Over Dress Insult

Mikami Yua thought she was just wearing a nice dress. Then a bride-to-be found the star's Instagram and they both went viral.

Travel

Is Two-Tier Pricing For Tourists in Japan Discrimination? A Lawyer Weighs In

More places in Japan are charging tourists higher prices. However, one lawyer says, businesses have to be careful how they go about…

Travel

Are Domestic Japanese Tourists Avoiding Kyoto? One Study Aims to Find Out

The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce aims to utilize the data to support local businesses that have been impacted by the surge in…

Society

Why Japan’s Disability Law Still Fails Disabled Students

An attorney who represents families in disability cases explains how gaps in the law leave some disabled students stranded.

Society

Disabled Japanese Student’s iPad Exam Request Leads to Long Battle

In Japan, schools are supposed to make all reasonable accommodations for disabled students. One student says it wasn't so easy.

Travel

New Japan Theme Park Has Two-Tier Pricing for Foreigners. Will People Pay?

A new nature theme park on Okinawa Island is betting it can appeal to inbound tourists - despite charging them more than…

Travel

Japan Buddhist Temple Starts Two-Tier Pricing to Offset Overtourism Damage

A famous Buddhist temple in Fukuoka is charging a nominal fee to overseas tourists after some prove incapable of minding their manners.

Travel

More Than a Budget Stay: The Controversy Behind Japan’s APA Hotels

APA Hotels in Japan are ubiquitous and affordable. Behind the cheap prices lies an aggressive business strategy and war crimes denialism.