BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa
At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
CULTURE
A Small Look Into Jakarta’s Little Tokyo
Nestled amongst the busy streets of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta is an intriguing bit of Japan. Welcome to Blok M, Jakarta's Little…
ENTERTAINMENT
A VTuber Fan Guide to Tokyo: What to Do During Hololive’s Super Expo
What better destination could there be for Vtuber fans than Tokyo? Here are some great places to check out when in town…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
New Host Club Laws in Japan Would Ban Romance, Impose Hefty Fines
The clubs have come under fire for pushing female customers into debt and, in some cases, forcing them into prostitution.
LAW & CRIME
Hokkaido Detective Who Had Affair With Accused Murderer Loses Job
A Hokkaido detective was reportedly having an affair with a 22-year-old woman who ended up a murder defendant.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Japan Snack Bar Tours are Growing (Thanks, Anime)
It used to be an experience reserved exclusively for Japanese speakers. Lately, however, tours to snack bars are growing in popularity. That's…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Bad Benches: Shinjuku Uses Hostile Architecture Against Street Drinking
Has hostile architecture come to Japan? Social media users decry the rise of benches in Tokyo that seem designed to prevent the…
SOCIETY
Shinjuku and Shibuya Introduce New Street Drinking Bans
Shibuya will ban public drinking all year around, while Shinjuku will bar it during Halloween. Not everyone thinks it's a good idea.