Tag: holidays

Tourists’ Number One Complaint About Japan is…Nothing

51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.

Unseen Japan Insider: Comedian Attempts to Outrun Sex Assault Accusations

Comedian Matsumoto Hitoshi is betting he can simply ignore the accusations against him and move his career to his own on-demand service. He figures he can abandon Japanese broadcast TV (which is, frankly, dying) and speak directly to his fans instead. Will it work?

Japan’s Proposed New Bicycling Fines Anger Riders

Japan will institute tough new bicycling fines next year. But some cyclists say the country should concentrate on infrastructure instead.

“Uncle Tohru”: 58-Year-Old Japanese Salaryman Dances Into Online Fame

By day, he's a management consultant. The world knows him better as "Uncle Tohru" - and they've made him an online dance star.

Student Rescued From Mt. Fuji Goes Back for Smartphone, Needs Second Rescue

The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.

Otaku Apocalypse: Good Smile Restricts US Purchases Amidst Trump Tariff Chaos

The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.