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Why the Ishikawa Prefectural Library in Japan Is Such a Huge Draw
April 7, 2026
Culture
The library, reopened to fanfare in 2022, continues to bring in more visitors every year than people who live in the prefecture.
Japan’s Anime and Manga Industries Are Feeling the AI Squeeze
April 7, 2026
Technology
Japan's anime and manga industries are growing wary of the impact of GenAI on their bottom line - but don't have any good solutions.
Tourists to Japan Are Tossing Coins into These Ponds. That’s a No-No
April 6, 2026
Travel
Officials are worried about the environmental impact after tourists dumped 18,000 coins into the ponds in 2025, despite clearly posted signs.
Suwa: One of Japan’s Best Onsen Towns You’ve Never Heard of
April 6, 2026
Travel
Japan is popular. Hot springs are super popular. But Suwa, an onsen town in Nagano Prefecture, remains a hidden gem.
[Insider] Japan Is Sick to Death of Bicyclists Behaving Badly
April 5, 2026
Insider
Japanese police are doling out fines to misbehaving cyclists. Many on Japanese social media say it’s about damn time.
Yep or NOPE? Suntory’s New Dr Pepper-Like Soda Confuses Japanese Consumers
April 3, 2026
Food
Suntory's new drink NOPE promises lots of flavor. Just WHAT that flavor is, however, has sparked a raging debate in Japan.
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