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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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
TRAVEL
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…
TRAVEL
Are Domestic Japanese Tourists Avoiding Kyoto? One Study Aims to Find Out
The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce aims to utilize the data to support local businesses that have been impacted by the surge in…
TRAVEL
New Japan Theme Park Has Two-Tier Pricing for Foreigners. Will People Pay?
A new nature theme park on Okinawa Island is betting it can appeal to inbound tourists - despite charging them more than…
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More Than a Budget Stay: The Controversy Behind Japan’s APA Hotels
APA Hotels in Japan are ubiquitous and affordable. Behind the cheap prices lies an aggressive business strategy and war crimes denialism.
SOCIETY
As Japan’s Birth Rate Dwindles, Its Nursery Schools Keep Closing
Japan wants more women to give birth to counteract its declining birth rate. That's hard to do when nursery schools are rapidly…
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No Place to Sleep? Lawson Offers New Options for Japan’s Night Travelers
Japan’s night travelers are growing, but roadside rest spots aren’t. Lawson steps in with a new safe—and paid—option.
CULTURE
Japanese Webcomics Group Restricts Sexually Explicit Online Ads After Uproar
As Japan debates whether to restrict sexually explicit ads shown to minors, a group of 11 webcomics companies responds to public pressure.