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Don't Be a Tosser campaign from New South Wales. Australia. Shows a man covered in garbage with him saying, "There isn't a bin, what else can I do?"

[Insider] Does Japan Need More Garbage Cans – or Fewer Trashy Tourists?

Would more garbage cans help Japan's growing trash problem? It might - but there may also be other solutions.
Picture of a man and a woman about to hold hands

In Japan, Single People Using Dating Apps to Cheat is Leading to Lawsuits

More people are using dating apps in Japan to meet a partner. More men are using them to cheat. And more women are taking them to court.
Mt. Fuji helicopter rescue

Yamanashi, Shizuoka May Charge Stranded Mt. Fuji Hikers for Helicopter Costs

As more people require rescue from the mountain during the off-season, both prefectures contemplate responding to public outcry.
A smiling woman and man sit at a table amidst ostentatious gilded surroundings that typify Japanese host clubs.

The Host Is Toast: Japan Approves Law To Crack Down On Host Club Hustlers

Hosts, Japan's grey zone version of aggressive gigolos, are about to find themselves in serious trouble. The predatory practices of these good looking guys with too much hair gel are now punishable by law.
Picture of a toy car and a Japanese driver's license

The Debate Around Japan’s Driver License Exchange Loophole is Tinged With Racism

Japan may make it tougher for foreigners to perform a driver's license exchange. Is the current debate driven by facts - or by fear?
Rewarding view of Nachi-san after trekking the Kumano Kodo in Wakayama, Japan.

Last-Minute Japan Travel Guide: Stress-Free Planning and Accommodation Tips

Going to Japan just because the mood took you? Here's how to pull together an enjoyable trip quickly and safely.