coding Archives - Unseen Japan

Homophobic Florida School District Bans Popular Boy’s Love Manga

A Florida school district has banned a Japanese boy's love manga despite the series having no explicit scenes. You won't believe what they recommend replacing it with...

Akiyama Toyohiro: The Japanese Astronaut Who Hated Space

In 1990, journalist Akiyama Toyohiro became the first Japanese astronaut in space. Too bad he had such a rough time of it.

Have South Korean Convenience Stores Eclipsed Japan’s Combini?

Korean convenience stores now outnumber Japanese ones per capita. But what’s behind their success, and what makes them different? We look at both - and discuss why combini are struggling while pyeoneuijeom are taking off.

Poll: Increasing Support in Japan for Two-Tier Tourist Pricing

More spots in Japan are establishing two-tier pricing for inbound tourists - and more Japanese residents approve than ever before. Here's why two-tier pricing is growing in popularity and which tourist spots might be most affected.

Are Foreign Tourists Eating All of Japan’s Rice?

Japan is facing a shortage of rice. Newspapers and TV reports are partially blaming inbound tourists. We ran the numbers - and they just don't add up.

Why Popular Anime Tourism Spots Want Otaku to Move In

Would YOU move to your favorite anime? Increasingly, some hardcore fans are doing just that. Here's why some locales in Japan want to convert anime tourism into a longer-term relationship.

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