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Why AI Translation Makes For An Awkward Japan Trip
More tourists report using AI translation - even though many admit it sucks. Here are better alternatives than talking through a machine.
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FOOD
Why Japan’s Combini Can’t Beat Mister Donut
Mister Donut is facing fierce competition from the likes of 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here's why it remains Japan's top donut choice.
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.
FOOD
Why This Kyushu Udon Chain Is Drawing Tokyo Crowds
Sukesan Udon, Kitakyushu’s iconic soul food, has landed in Kanto, sparking long lines and a social media buzz. What makes it so…
INSIDER
[Insider] Plastic Japan: Why Kabukicho Tower Is Empty – But Still Makes Money
Kabukicho Tower is plastic, gaudy, and largely a bust as a tourist attraction. But none of that matters to its owner.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
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…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Village Vanguard: Why Japan’s Iconic Subculture Stores Are Struggling
Village Vanguard is a bookstore and then some. But its recent financial troubles indicate it might have stretched itself too thin.
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Is Two-Tier Pricing For Tourists in Japan Discrimination? A Lawyer Weighs In
More places in Japan are charging tourists higher prices. However, one lawyer says, businesses have to be careful how they go about…