Law & Crime
Bold “Dark Part-Time” Thieves in Japan Are Now Stealing From Yakuza
A case in Saga Prefecture tells of a bold new example of "yami-baito" targeting Japan's infamous (and dwindling) crime families.
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Entertainment
Company to Release CD for Dead Japanese Singer – With Her Private Nudes Included
Fans and even politicians are angry at a record company's plans to include unreleased nudes of enka singer Yashiro Aki in its…
Travel
This Popular Tourist Event in Japan Didn’t Want Media Covering It
The iconic spot, struggling with overtourism, asked reporters and media to keep their cameras away this year.
Insider
Free Money…Or Tax Cuts?
Will Japan hand out free money again to offset the effect of Trump's tariffs? Here's why many aren't keen on the idea.
Featured
“Osaka Expo Sucks” Trends as Long Lines, No Wifi, and a Crappy App Mar Opening
Long entrance lines, an eight-hour wait for sushi, and other planning catastrophes further marred an event that came pre-marred.
Women
Japanese Business Org Only Wants Geisha Under 25 Because Men Like ‘Em Young
The city's Chamber of Commerce has a Leonard DiCaprio Rule for new geisha, saying they can't be older than 25.
Food
Be Careful If You Visit This Japanese Hamburg Steak Chain, Experts Warn
Kiwamiya is drawing in tourists with its "cook it yourself" hamburg steak. But some warn food poisoning may just be one plate…
History
What’s With the Chaos of Japanese Power Lines?
Look up in a Japanese city, and you're likely to see a sky view partly obscured by power lines. Here's why Japan's…