Tag: action

Multiple locations across Japan are using social media and good old-fashioned pamphleteering to combat the negative effects of overtourism.
Convenience stores in Japan didn't always sell sushi. Today, the dish is a top draw, not just for residents, but for travelers too.
Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.
A viral social media post raised fears that scammers would use the pics to blackmail men for either money or marriage.
Do women-only parking spaces create a safe space for women? Or do they unnecessarily stereotype female drivers?
Looking for a quiet spot away from the crowds? Tourists to Tokyo rated these three locations as their favorite pit stops.

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