Society
Vaccine Hesitancy Persists in Japan Despite Government Efforts
A combination of government missteps and online disinformation has steadily eroded public trust in the life-saving practice.
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Travel
Inside the New $2K a Night Luxury Ryokan in Tokyo’s Ginza
The new offering provides a luxurious stay in one of Tokyo's most luxurious districts. But is it still an authentic ryokan experience?
Travel
Unseen Shimane: Despite Japan’s Tourism Boom, the “Land of the Gods” Ranks Last
As tourists create overcrowded conditions across Japan, one of the country's most spiritually symbolic prefectures remains overlooked.
Insider
Japan’s Obsession With Punishing Foreigners is a Ticking Time Bomb
Japan's ruling class can't admit how badly it's failed the country. So it's blaming foreigners for all its problems instead.
Women
Itō Shiori’s BLACK BOX DIARIES Will (Finally) Release in Japan After Controversy
The film, released in October 2024, has yet to screen in the filmmaker's own country due to questions around the footage it…
Entertainment
Real-Life Love Live!: Japanese High School To Start Official School Idol Club
Nagano Nichidai High School even says it'll fast-track non-students for matriculation if they're accepted into the club.
Entertainment
Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend’s Picture Caught in Cup’s Reflection
The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.
Business and Economy
Double-Edged Harmony: What “Hōrensō” Reveals About Japanese Work Culture
Japan’s famous "hōrensō" work mantra promises harmony and trust. Its roots reveal a system that also silences and protects power.