INSIDER
Why Supermodel Rola’s Kanji Has Some Fans Worried
Supermodel Rola recently came out with a big announcement - but it's her kanji that has some fans worried for her.
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INSIDER
SOCIETY
Grave Friends: Lonely Seniors in Japan Vow to Spend Eternity Together
As Japan continues both to age and become more single, some senior citizens are looking to one another for comfort in the…
SOCIETY
As Birth Rates Plummet, Japan’s PM Regrets Couples Have Fewer Chances to Hook Up
The PM also lamented the dip in omiai, traditional Japanese matchmaking services, and said the government should do...something.
TRAVEL
Tourists Flock to This Hot Hokkaido Spot. Residents Worry Their City is Disappearing
Many restaurants and businesses in the city of Furano love the influx - but others are sick of picking up traveler's garbage.
NEWS
Japanese Rock Band Sets Up Daycare for Fans, Earning Huge Praise
Rock band LUNA SEA earns huge public praise for providing a place for parents to drop off their kids so they can…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Immigration to Japan Sets New Record for 12th Year Running
Thanks to a labor shortage, immigrants continue to flock to Japan looking for new opportunities.
LIVING IN JAPAN
This Cheap “Oceanside Home” in Japan is a Real (Dangerous) Deal
People say you can buy old abandoned homes in Japan for cheap. That may be true. The downside is, many of them…
TRAVEL
Can Japan Grow Tourism As Its Population Ages?
With 40% of its municipalities in danger of disappearing, some experts say Japan needs to focus, not just on increasing tourism, but…