Tag: homestay

Looking for a space to relax in Tokyo? Check out these not-so-crowded cafes that combine good coffee with a book lover's aesthetic.
Japan's traditional tea businesses are struggling. Here's how one business is helping by connecting them to a global tea-loving audience.
One conservative commentator wanted to run for public office in Japan - but was just too darn Chinese for the Japanese right wing's liking.
Most kitchens in Japan remain too small to fit a dishwasher. Blame the male-dominated real estate industry, says one critic.
The site of a livestreamer, murdered by a man to whom she owed money, has become a scene for angry incels to pay their final disrespects.
A 30-year-old is in police custody on attempted murder charges after trying to kill the head of the Protect The People From The NHK Party.

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