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Love Hotel Scandal Claims Career of Japanese City Mayor

Ex-mayor Ogawa Akira insists the 10+ times she went to a love hotel with another city employee were strictly business.

A Changing Japan: Foreign Residents Surpass 10% in Some Areas

As debate surges around immigration, new data shows some towns in Japan have foreign populations as high as 36%.

Japan’s Musical Roads Give Tourists a Lyrical Treat

How musical roads in Japan came about - and where to find the most scenic ones with a Japanese pop culture connection.

Explore Japan’s Most Breathtaking Blue Water Spots

Want to see some spectacular nature spots in Japan? Try one of these bodies of water renowned for their natural blue beauty.