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Travel

Hiroshima’s Hidden Travel Gems: Avoid The Crowds at These Unique Sights

Discover hidden Hiroshima gems beyond Peace Park and Miyajima, from ramen towns and sake alleys to rabbit islands and baseball games.

Food

FamilyMart Dream Campaign: All-You-Can-Eat Famichiki for 30 Minutes

FamilyMart is hosting a Famichiki all-you-can-eat event in Japan. For ¥1,000, fans get 30 minutes to feast on the iconic fried chicken.

Travel

As Tourists Flood In, Kamakura Battles Vandalism and Public Urination

City officials warn they may have to take more drastic measures to curtail tourists if conditions don't improve.

Travel

Welcome Suica App Adds Ticketless Shinkansen, Express Train Support for Tourists

The Welcome Suica App now lets you reserve seats on several bullet train and express lines managed by JR East.

Insider

In Japan, An Affair Is Only Cheating If You Get Caught

A popular YouTuber's following tanked after he said he had an open marriage. Surveys, however, show fidelity is the exception.

Entertainment

Dazai Osamu Wants Us To Feel Less Alone

A new collection of the Japanese author's short stories in English comes as he enjoys a resurgence thanks to BookTok and anime.

LGBTQ

Sanseitō Rep Likens Being Transgender to a “Contagious” Disease

Wada Keiko further stated she believed transgender people needed medical treatment instead of accommodation and understanding.

Society

Tokyo Court: Company President’s Harassment Led to Employee’s Suicide

The woman, an employee of cosmetics maker D-Up, said the company's president called her a "stray dog" before putting her on leave.