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British Tourist in Hokkaido Arrested After Failing to Pay for Plastic Bag

A British man has found himself in a whole lot of trouble over his refusal to pay a measly three yen for a bag.

Viewers in Japan were shocked this week when both Sazae-san and Chibi Maruko-chan aired without a sponsor placard or commercials.

Why is it so damn hard to find a seat at a cafe in Tokyo these days? Tourism is one factor - but not the only one.

Electric suitcases are all the rage among some tourists - but Japan's major airports are begging people to stick to their feet.

It's one of Osaka's most famous sites. It's also become an increasingly dangerous spot for young girls with nowhere else to go.

Nearly half of women in Japan say they have to wait in excruciatingly long lines to use the restroom. Is that discrimination?