NEWS
Japan Sake Exports Boom Thanks to New Overseas Fans
People in Japan are drinking less sake than ever, a trend that hasn't stopped since the 1990s. So why is it becoming…
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NEWS
HISTORY
Iboshi Hokuto: The Legacy of the Ainu Poet-Activist
Spurred by colonialist propaganda that called his people "a dying race," Iboshi Hokuto spent his short life in service to his belief…
HISTORY
Haniwa! New Exhibit Showcases Japan Before It Became Japan
Want a rare peak into Japan's pre-history? An expanded exhibit at Tokyo National Museum is celebrating Haniwa, funerary statues from the country's…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Japan Snack Bar Tours are Growing (Thanks, Anime)
It used to be an experience reserved exclusively for Japanese speakers. Lately, however, tours to snack bars are growing in popularity. That's…
CULTURE
First-Ever Lawsuit Challenges Harassment in Japan’s Rakugo World
Is it education - or workplace harassment? In the first ever lawsuit of its kind, an apprentice rakugo performer has successfully sued…
CULTURE
Will Ghost of Yōtei Tackle the History of Ainu Discrimination?
Ghost of Yotei, a standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, is due for release next year. Will this game created to explore…
ENTERTAINMENT
Maid Cafes in Japan: Their History and Evolution
You've probably seen a maid cafe - but where did they come from? A look at the history of maid cafes, how…
TRAVEL
Keiunkan: Why You Should Visit Japan’s Oldest Onsen
Hot springs are a hallmark of Japanese culture. Japan's oldest onsen is 1300 years old and still going strong. Here's how Keiunkan…