economy

LIVING IN JAPAN

At This Japanese Gym, You Can Sing Karaoke and Wash Your Laundry

Want to get in some reps but also need to do your laundry AND belt out some karaoke hits? Good news! This…

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Cherry Blossoms Are Hauling in the Yen For Japan

Move over, Ohtani Shohei and Taylor Swift: economists say that cherry blossoms are about to give Japan an economic windfall. Learn how…

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Will Japan Start a “Two-Tier” Charging System for Tourists?

With tourists flooding into Japan and taking advantage of the country's weak currency, some say it's time to jack up prices for…

FOOD

Ramen Break Beats: Is Tokyo’s 2000 Yen Ramen Worth It?

As Japan debates the rising cost of ramen, one Tokyo restaurant unabashedly charges more than double the average cost. Is it worth…

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Is Tokyo Really Best for Solo Travel?

A recent report declared Tokyo the best city for solo travelers and single living. But is that true? Our writer looks at…

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South Korean Tourists Praise Japan for Cost/Performance Travel

South Korean tourists now comprise the largest group of tourists to Japan - and many say it's because the price is right.

FOOD

Why High-Alcohol Chuhai Drinks are Disappearing in Japan

Maybe they're not so Strong: once-popular high-alcohol chuhai drinks are disappearing in Japan due to a mounting health backlash.

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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…