Tag: holidays
You've probably seen a maid cafe - but where did they come from? A look at the history of maid cafes, how they've evolved, and what you should know before you go.
A woman gets almost nine years in Japan for committing fraud. Meanwhile, a man gets six years for sexually assaulting his own daughter. That has Japanese netizens asking: What's wrong with this picture?
Happy birthday! This month, the Tokaido Shinkansen celebrated its 60th anniversary. Learn more about the bullet train's history and how it revolutionized travel in Japan - and the world.
The latest "Tourists Behaving Badly" story in Japan is a bulky problem. Residents are throwing up their hands as large suitcases clog public transit. In response, Japan is pushing tourists to consider "hands-free travel."
Fall is (very slowly) arriving in Japan - and with it comes the changing of the leaves. Here are the best fall foliage viewing spots according to Japanese residents.
An anti-vax rally drew an impressive crowd this weekend in Tokyo. However, it turns out that's only because people thought they'd be paid.