netto-uyo Archives - Unseen Japan

Self-Driving Taxis Will Hit Tokyo Streets on a Test Run in 2025

Waymo is partnering with two companies in Japan to pilot self-driving "robotaxis" in seven cities in Tokyo next year. The experiment could provide more taxi capacity in the face of a chronic labor shortage. But is it safe?

Japan Sets New Monthly Record for Tourists in November

As the media in Japan continues to focus on overtourism, the country announces that it saw more tourists than ever last month. Japan welcomed 3.187 million tourists - a 30.5% increase from 2019.

Japanese Influencer Gets Bigger Breasts, Owes Millions in Damages

Japanese YouTube entertainer Tenchim owes a sizable chunk of change to a bra manufacturer. The online star sold a successful line of bras she said helped encourage breast growth...but forgot to mention an important detail.

Akita Governor Says He’d Threaten to Send Bears to People’s Homes

The governor of Akita Prefecture has some choice words for people who object to Akita City's decision to exterminate a bear that invaded a supermarket, telling legislators that if anyone complained about it to him, he'd threaten to send a bear to their homes.

Tokyo’s Best Burger? Here Are a Japanese Food Influencer’s Top Six Picks

Hungry for a burger in Tokyo? Good news - you have a ton of options. A popular Japanese food influencer recently made her top six suggestions for burgers in Tokyo. Check 'em out and let us know what you think.

Half of Japanese Businesses Say 1500 Yen Hourly Wage “Impossible”

Prices continue to climb in Japan while wages remain stagnant, putting many in a rough spot. The government says it wants to raise the minimum wage to 1500 yen (USD $9.80) by the 2030s. However, in a survey, nearly half of businesses said they can't afford that.

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