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Tokyo Subway Launches New Experiment with Credit Card Touch Payments

A subway line in Tokyo now lets you enter with a credit card tap. What does this mean for the future of Japan's IC transit cards?

Not Just for Girls: PreCure’s First Magical Boy Schools Toy Company

A young boy couldn't dress as his favorite PreCure character. Learn how the ensuing social media backlash sent a toy company scrambling.

New Auction Shows Freddie Mercury’s Love for Japan

Freddie Mercury loved Japan - and a new auction from Sotheby's gives you a chance to own some of his art and memorabilia (if you're rich enough).

Japanese YouTuber Says Harassment Drove Her Out of Hokkaido

An onsen YouTuber living in the country in Hokkaido, Japan says she had to flee the entire island after enduring severe sexual harassment.

Why Post-Death Divorce is Popular in Japan

Why do some people - particularly women - go out of their way in Japan to divorce their spouse's families after death? Learn why shigo rikon has been on the rise since the 1980s.

Will Japan Finally Get a Digital Nomad Visa?

Securing a visa for Japan can be tough. But the country may just make it easier by introducing a digital nomad visa in 2023.