FEATURED
Japanese-Brazilians: The Story of Their Return to Japan
The epic tale of the 300,000 Japanese-Brazilians that Japan insisted it needed - until it suddenly didn't.
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FEATURED
POLITICS
Meet the Activists Who Want the Tokyo Olympics Cancelled
Japan's politicians insist the Tokyo Olympics will happen in 2021 no matter what. We talked to activists who are fighting to stop…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Go To The Hospital? Japanese Lambaste This Government Campaign
Japan's Go To campaign promotes tourism and dining out in the midst of a pandemic - leading experts and citizens to decry…
FOOD
Japanese Sanma Prices Soar Amidst Record-Breaking Meager Hauls
Why Pacific saury (sanma) prices in Japan are soaring - and what people and the government are doing about it.
FOOD
Why Japan’s Vanishing Ramen Shops Might Be Good News
The pandemic is putting more ramen shops than usual out of business. One expert argues that this might not be a bad…
FOOD
Why The “Doggie Bag” Concept Pooped Out in Japan
Japan prides itself on a "mottainai" philosophy of reuse and reducing waste. So why do most restaurants not let customers take leftovers…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Kyoto Cracks Down on Barkers in Tourist Trap Districts
A revised law aims to eliminate harassment of locals and tourists from Kyoto's top tourist areas. But will it work?
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The 1 Yen Coin Moves Closer to Its Inevitable Doom
Japan's modern 1 yen coin has an interesting 65-year history. But could cashless and COVID-19 soon make it a relic of the…