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Report: Tokyo is the World’s Hottest Trending Tourist Spot

A travel site says Tokyo is the top trending destination for travelers. Here are the popular - and less popular - spots they're visiting.

Want to Climb Mt. Fuji? You’ll Need a Reservation Now

In a bid to stop overtourism, Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a website and registration system for would-be Mt. Fuji climbers.

Japan Considers Making Childbirth 100% Free

As Japan continues to face rapid population decline and aging, its government considers a new tactic to grow families: make childbirth free.

New Scams Target Chinese Nationals Living In Japan

A disgusting new scam in Japan is explicitly targeting Chinese nationals. The threat? Pay up - or get deported.

Japanese LGBTQ Couple Win Political Asylum in Canada

A lesbian couple in Japan say conditions for them were so bad in their home country that Canada has granted them refugee status.

“Smell Harassment”: Japan’s Newest Workplace Controversy

Wake up, babe - a new form of workplace harassment just dropped in Japan. It may not get you fired, but many on Japanese social media say "smell harassment" lowers productivity and team collaboration.