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A True Tourist Trap: This Hotel in Japan Doesn’t Exist
A true tourist trap? Japanese customers who used Booking.com had their vacations ruined recently thanks to a hotel that someone made up.
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LAW & CRIME
Narita Legislator Accused of Extorting Sexual Assault Victim’s Family
A Narita city legislator accused of sexual assault is now facing another charge - for attempting to coerce the victim into silence.
TRAVEL
What Are The Most Popular Golden Week 2023 Destinations?
This year's Golden Week in Japan promises to be busy. Here are the hot domestic and international spots for Japanese vacationers.
HISTORY
The Last Daimyo: The Life of Hayashi Tadataka
Amidst the backdrop of World War II's start, one last survivor of the old Edo period order died. Who was Hayashi Tadataka,…
HISTORY
Sanrizuka: The Battle for Narita Airport
Narita, Japan's busiest airport, was once the site of a titanic civil struggle that pitted thousands of armed activists and farmers against…
ENTERTAINMENT
Summer Sonic Festival Promises Foreign Acts Despite Tight Border Control
With spouses, job-seekers, students and more stuck outside of Japan, a festival's claims at getting foreign talent into Japan grates.
POLITICS
The Odd Candidates of the Chiba Gubernatorial Election
This year's election features a clown that wants to turn Chiba into Disneyland, and a man who simply wants to marry the…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Go To Telework…On the Narita Express?
Who wants to work on a train to nowhere? JR East will find out as it turns its famed airport shuttle into…