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…
health
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TRAVEL
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…
LAW & CRIME
Japan Bans Cannabis Gummies After Multiple Hospitalizations
Japan's already strict marijuana laws just became stricter after some candies landed a bunch of people in the hospital.
FOOD
Natto-Smelling Muffins Make a Stink at Tokyo Design Festa
A set of stinky muffins that smelled like a classic (and stinky) Japanese food caused an online stir - and even elicited…