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[Insider] Chinese Tourism Cancellations Are Hammering Japan’s Travel Industry
The numbers are clear: China's call for its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan is making a dent in the country's…
diplomacy
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[Insider] China Warns Citizens to Avoid Japan. Here’s How Both Countries Are Reacting
Why is China using tourism to Japan as a political cudgel? And how are ordinary Chinese citizens reacting to it?
INSIDER
[Insider] Japan Reacts to Abe’s Widow Visiting Putin
Abe Akie is a private citizen now. So what was she thinking when she met the man who's led a years-long assault…
TRAVEL
Japanese Tourists Arrested for Mooning at The Great Wall of China
Two Japanese citizens proved that bad tourism behavior is a global phenomenon when one of them dropped trou at the historical site.
LAW & CRIME
Japan to Add “Taiwan” Identification to Family Registry
For the first time ever, Taiwanese citizens who marry or naturalize in Japan will be able to express their identity accurately.
TRAVEL
Swedish Embassy’s Japan Vending Machine Promotes “Swedish Culture,” Such as Tacos
Want to try a taste of Sweden in Japan? Who wouldn't?! Now you can thanks to a limited edition vending machine in…
CULTURE
Nara Governor Defends Free K-Pop Concert for “Poor” Japanese Youth
A free K-Pop concert planned for next year in Nara Park is drawing a ton of controversy for its short duration and…
LAW & CRIME
Japan Reacts Strongly to Release of US Officer Who Killed Two
The release and subsequent victory lap media tour for Ridge Alkonis evoked a strong reaction from Japanese public officials and social media.