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[Insider] Modern Day Extortionists: The Scummy World of Japan’s “Exposé” Influencers

(Subscriber content) Two men invaded the home of an "exposé" influencer, beat him, and microwaved his phone. Here's why few people feel sorry for the dude.

Japan’s Gun Control Laws: How The Country Stays (Almost) Gun-Free

Japan has one of the lowest rates of gun crime in the world. How did it start, and how has it stayed that way?

Village Vanguard: Why Japan’s Iconic Subculture Stores Are Struggling

Village Vanguard is a bookstore and then some. But its recent financial troubles indicate it might have stretched itself too thin.

Don’t Abandon Your Broken Suitcase in Japan – Do This Instead

More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be one of them.

Why You Need an eSIM With a Japanese Phone Number

Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM with a Japanese phone number attached.

Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them

Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know about.