LIVING IN JAPAN
At This Japanese Gym, You Can Sing Karaoke and Wash Your Laundry
Want to get in some reps but also need to do your laundry AND belt out some karaoke hits? Good news! This…
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SOCIETY
Japan Is More Sexless Than Ever, New Surveys Say
A new set of surveys from both within and outside of Japan show that the country is increasingly putting off getting it…
TRAVEL
Hidden Onsen (Hitou): Japan’s Best-Kept Secret Hot Springs
Soaking in hot springs is a must-do on any Japan vacation. But did you know about these hidden onsen gems off the…
SOCIETY
Child Suffers Heatstroke in Japan After Teacher Denies Her Tea
On a class trip, a student ran out of tea and asked for more. Her teacher said no. Now, her parents are…
FOOD
New Furikake Debate: Is Bringing Your Own Rice Topping to School “Rude”?
One school in Hyogo Prefecture now lets kids bring their own furikake (rice topping) to school - and some people in Japan…
FOOD
Why High-Alcohol Chuhai Drinks are Disappearing in Japan
Maybe they're not so Strong: once-popular high-alcohol chuhai drinks are disappearing in Japan due to a mounting health backlash.
SOCIETY
Japan Researchers Make Breakthrough Link Between Baths and Happiness
No need to be shy about taking extra soaks in the tub. A research team in Japan says more bath time may…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Beware the Bed Bugs on Your Next Japan Trip
A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to…