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The Debate Over Women-Only Parking Spaces in Japan

Do women-only parking spaces create a safe space for women? Or do they unnecessarily stereotype female drivers?

Tourists Love These “Hidden” Travel Gems In Tokyo

Looking for a quiet spot away from the crowds? Tourists to Tokyo rated these three locations as their favorite pit stops.

How The “No-Panties Cafes” of 1980s Japan Sparked a Sex Club Crackdown

Japan's "no-pan kissa" were part of a wave of new sex establishments in the 1980s. They disappeared almost as quickly as they surfaced.

More Foreign Tourists Are Causing Traffic Accidents Around Mt. Fuji

There are more tourists than ever in Yamanashi Prefecture - and they're setting a new record for traffic accidents.

Take Pics in Tochigi’s “Shibuya Scramble” Replica This Fall

Want to take pics in Shibuya Scramble without feeling like a nuisance? A movie set in Tochigi Prefecture has the perfect solution.

[Insider] Modern Day Extortionists: The Scummy World of Japan’s “Exposé” Influencers

(Subscriber content) Two men invaded the home of an "exposé" influencer, beat him, and microwaved his phone. Here's why few people feel sorry for the dude.