CULTURE
Setsubun: Japan’s Demon-Expelling Festival for Kids of All Ages
Demons out, luck in! How the festival of Setsubun evolved into a tradition enjoyed by kids across Japan every year.
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CULTURE
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Check Out These Four Unique Japan Cultural Experiences in Early 2026
Get away from the over-crowded tourist areas in Japan's cities this year and enjoy one of these unique cultural experiences.
WOMEN
Japan’s Prime Minister Avoids Challenging Sumo’s Gendered Ring Ban
Takaichi Sanae sidestepped an issue that would likely have caused a row amongst her right-wing supporters.
TRAVEL
Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site, Strains Under Record Tourism Numbers
The village, which sees a swell of tourists in the winter, wants to remind people it's a living community, not an open-air…
ENTERTAINMENT
How an AI Manga Became a Bestseller on Japan’s Largest e-Book Store
How did a fully AI-generated manga hit number one in Japan? And what does its success portend for the future of the…
TRAVEL
Japan’s National Museums May Institute Two-Tier Pricing for Inbound Tourists
You could pay up to three times more to visit some of Japan's best museums if their boards heed the government's call.
INSIDER
Moving to Japan: The ULTIMATE Guide (We’re Not Joking)
Want to move to Japan? About to land and confused about what to do when you get here? Here's everything you need…
TRAVEL
Edo-Tokyo Museum Finally Set to Reopen in March 2026
One of Tokyo's most beloved and culturally significant museums is finally set to reopen to the public on March 31st.