Travel
Japan’s Kamakura Tries Crowdfunding to Fight Overtourism. It Isn’t Going Well
The city, which hosts a famous anime pilgrimage site, is way behind in its campaign to combat street congestion and littering.
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Men Think Japan’s First Female PM Will Address the Gender Gap. Women Aren’t So Sure
Japan has one of the worst gender gaps in the world. Polls show many don't think the country's first female prime minister…
Food
Report: Nearly 30% of Japan’s Restaurant Managers Work 60-Hour Weeks
A new report finds that one-third of all restaurant managers are so busy that they're at risk of working themselves to death.
Entertainment
Japan’s Latest Hit Capsule Toy Is Random People
The photos of random government IDs are the latest in a long line of offbeat collectibles that span the toy's 60-year history.
Insider
Why Japan’s “Resignation Services” May Be Breaking the Law
More young people in Japan are using resignation proxy services to quit. Some lawyers say that could be not only dangerous, but…
Travel
Japan to Raise Inbound Tourism Fees Instead of Taxes
As inbound travel keeps booming, Japan says it will use the revenue to fund overtourism measures and make high school free.
Travel
Mount Tsukuba Cable Car Celebrates 100 Years With Renewed Tourism Campaign
The cable car's operator has re-dedicated itself to handling an influx of new tourists while preserving the area's natural beauty.
Food
Halal Ramen in Tokyo: A Look at the Expanding Scene
Wanna enjoy one of Japan's signature dishes but still stay halal? These five shops in Tokyo serve noodles without the pork and…