LIVING IN JAPAN
Japan Will Make Some Foreign Residents Prepay Health Insurance Premiums
The move is one of a number of increasing restrictions on Japan's foreign population amidst an increase in right-wing nationalism.
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TRAVEL
Japan Closes Tourist Driver’s License Exchange Loophole
Tourists to Japan used to be able to get a powerful souvenir: a Japanese driver's license. But that's all changed.
POLITICS
Japanese Politician Says Tourists Are Kicking Nara’s Deer. But Where’s Her Evidence?
Are foreigners mistreating the deer in Nara? One prominent Japanese politician says so - but the facts don't back her up.
TRAVEL
More Foreign Tourists Are Causing Traffic Accidents Around Mt. Fuji
There are more tourists than ever in Yamanashi Prefecture - and they're setting a new record for traffic accidents.
TRAVEL
Why South Korean Men Are Flocking to Japan to Find Love
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Calls to Reject Prejudice After Japanese Teacher Murdered by Foreign Resident
The incident comes at a time of increasing suspicion of and prejudice against foreigners living in Japan as the country's right wing…
POLITICS
Survey: Majority in Japan Believe Lies About Foreigners Getting Preferential Treatment
Populist politicians claim without evidence that foreigners are getting overly favorable treatment in Japan. Many believe them.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Survey: Japanese People Have No Confidence In Their English – But Tourists Say It’s Great
Of those who refused to communicate with someone in English, 76.5% said it was due to lack of confidence.