NEWS
“Wasteful”: Japanese Schools Dump Thousands of Meals to Avoid “Celebrating” Tsunami
Two people complained about serving an "auspicious" food on the anniversary of one of Japan's worst modern disasters.
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ENTERTAINMENT
July 5 Is the End of the World. Come Celebrate With Me on July 6
Is Japan going to sink to the bottom of the ocean on July 5th? Not likely. But what does a manga author's…
HISTORY
Mount Fuji Eruption: The 1707 Disaster and Next Big One
What happened the last time the famed Mt. Fuji erupted? Learn about the Hoei Eruption, and the great crisis it caused during…
HISTORY
What’s With the Chaos of Japanese Power Lines?
Look up in a Japanese city, and you're likely to see a sky view partly obscured by power lines. Here's why Japan's…
NEWS
Are Tokyo Subways Prepared for Floods?
With a vast network of subways and underground shopping malls, the threat of floods in Tokyo is serious. Here's how the city…
NEWS
Japan’s Earthquake Info: Are Foreigners Being Left in the Dark?
This month's earthquake reignited fears of a mega-quake hitting Japan soon. Is Japan doing enough to equip tourists and foreign residents with…
TRAVEL
Will Tourists Flock Back to Noto Peninsula Amid Quake Recovery?
Tourism in Hokuriku took a heavy hit post-quake. Are tourists ready to return to the Noto Peninsula? A new survey brings some…
TRAVEL
New Travel Discounts Seek to Boost Earthquake-Stricken Region in Japan
Japan's government is rolling out a new discount package to rejuvenate tourism in the earthquake-affected Hokuriku area. But not everyone's on board…