Kon Satoshi Archives - Unseen Japan

Poll: Increasing Support in Japan for Two-Tier Tourist Pricing

More spots in Japan are establishing two-tier pricing for inbound tourists - and more Japanese residents approve than ever before. Here's why two-tier pricing is growing in popularity and which tourist spots might be most affected.

Are Foreign Tourists Eating All of Japan’s Rice?

Japan is facing a shortage of rice. Newspapers and TV reports are partially blaming inbound tourists. We ran the numbers - and they just don't add up.

Why Popular Anime Tourism Spots Want Otaku to Move In

Would YOU move to your favorite anime? Increasingly, some hardcore fans are doing just that. Here's why some locales in Japan want to convert anime tourism into a longer-term relationship.

Are Tokyo Subways Prepared for Floods?

With a vast network of subways and underground shopping malls, the threat of floods in Tokyo is serious. Here's how the city is preparing.

New Poll: Japan (Really) Wants Kamala Harris for US President

She's surging ahead in the polls in the US. But what do people in Japan think of Kamala Harris' presidential aspirations? According to a new poll, many would welcome a coconut-pilled presidency.

Why Japan’s Combini Eat-In Rules are Confusing

Everyone loves Japan's combini. Foreign tourists are enjoying their eat-in spaces too. But are tourists unfairly taking the blame for not following the country's confusing eat-in rules?

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