TRAVEL
Shimokitazawa: How Tokyo’s Funky Neighborhood Has Kept Its Cool
Here's how Shimokitazawa has avoided overdevelopment, and why it should be on your list of must-see spots in Tokyo.
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More Than a Budget Stay: The Controversy Behind Japan’s APA Hotels
APA Hotels in Japan are ubiquitous and affordable. Behind the cheap prices lies an aggressive business strategy and war crimes denialism.
POLITICS
Japan’s Political Parties Explained: Who They Are, What They Stand For
Confused about who's who in Japanese politics and what they advocate? Here's a complete guide to all the major parties.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography – Part: End
Coming to the end of our full ranking of his 20 movies, these are the six best films by director Kitano "Beat"…
INSIDER
[Insider] Why Japan Isn’t Demonstrating Against Foreign Tourists (Yet)
In Spain, they're shooting tourists with water guns. Why aren't we seeing the same level of revolt against tourists in Japan?
NEWS
Social Media Celebrates Tobidashi Bōya Across Japan (Including a JoJo Version)
Born during Japan's "traffic war" of the 1950s and 1960s, "Tobita-kun" and all his variations remain an iconic roadside sight.
CULTURE
Why the Japanese Sport of Gateball is Dying in Japan
Gateball, Japan's homegrown version of croquet, once had over half a million enthusiastic and engaged fans. Where did they all go?
HISTORY
Mount Fuji Eruption: The 1707 Disaster and Next Big One
What happened the last time the famed Mt. Fuji erupted? Learn about the Hoei Eruption, and the great crisis it caused during…