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Eating On People’s Porches: Overtourism Overwhelms Ine, Japan’s “Venice of the East”
The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 - an estimated 270 times its population.
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LIVING IN JAPAN
As Japan’s Foreign Population Grows, So Does A “Japanese First” Mindset
Japan has more foreign residents than ever. Will that change as the conviction that "Japan is for the Japanese" gains ground?
TRAVEL
Are Domestic Japanese Tourists Avoiding Kyoto? One Study Aims to Find Out
The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce aims to utilize the data to support local businesses that have been impacted by the surge in…
SOCIETY
As Japan’s Birth Rate Dwindles, Its Nursery Schools Keep Closing
Japan wants more women to give birth to counteract its declining birth rate. That's hard to do when nursery schools are rapidly…
POLITICS
Survey: Majority in Japan Believe Lies About Foreigners Getting Preferential Treatment
Populist politicians claim without evidence that foreigners are getting overly favorable treatment in Japan. Many believe them.
WOMEN
Japanese Women’s University Says It’ll Admit Men, Draws Mixed Reactions
The shift reflects the change in women's education over the past century as well as the impact of population decline on enrollment.
INSIDER
What Happened to “The Harajuku of the Plateau”?
It was the home to the father of American Football in Japan. Now, its downtown is largely abandoned. What happened?
LGBTQ
“Friendship Marriages” in Japan Give Sexual Minorities Shelter – But At What Cost?
Some sexual minorities in Japan are choosing to marry out of convenience. One expert calls it a "last resort" driven by societal…