Society
Japan’s Gun Control Laws: How The Country Stays (Almost) Gun-Free
Japan has one of the lowest rates of gun crime in the world. How did it start, and how has it stayed…
The latest Japan travel and culture news
Page 42
Society
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.
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…
Insider
Taking Toys From Kids: The McDonald’s Japan Pokémon Fiasco
Should McDonald's Japan restrict who can buy a Happy Set? Or should retailers abandon the "limited-edition" gimmick altogether?
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?