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Bunkitsu Tokyo: New, Sprawling Bookstore Cafe Is a Wonderland of Relaxation
The massive new bookstore, with over 100,000 books, offers three cafes where you can choose to hang out for an hour -…
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Politics
“Honorary Man”: Takaichi Sanae Scorned, Shunned by Japanese Feminists
The woman who may be Japan's first prime minister is under fire for her "fossil-like thinking" on women's rights.
Food
Tokyo Ramen Festa Showcases Dish’s Regional Variety Over 12 Days
Here's your chance to try some of Japan's best ramen from across the country in a single location in Tokyo's Setagaya City.
Business and Economy
Japan Shopping Giant Mercari Eyes the Global Market With New App
Japan's most popular online marketplace is only available in a handful of other countries. That's all about to change.
Insider
Exploring The Unseen Side of Downtown Shibuya
Want to see something beyond Shibuya Scramble? Here's a guide to some of the chiller places outside of the city's beating heart.
Technology
Japan Is Betting That Tourists Want…NFTs?!
The world has moved on from the NFT scam. Japan, however, thinks it's found a nifty new tool to promote regional tourism.
History
Shinjuku’s Moulin Rouge: The Theater That Danced Through War and Censorship
Japanese imperial authorities frequently raided it and censored its scripts. Despite this, the women at the Shinjuku Moulin Rouge danced on.
Politics
Saitama Lawmaker States Foreigners in Japan Have “No Fundamental Human Rights”
The lawmaker later backtracked on the statement, saying that he only meant they didn't have "the same rights" as Japanese citizens.