INSIDER
[Insider] Why Supermodel Rola’s Kanji Has Some Fans Worried
Supermodel Rola recently came out with a big announcement - but it's her kanji that has some fans worried for her.
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TRAVEL
Check Out Japan’s Five Best-Hidden Travel Cities
Want to avoid the crowds on your Japan trip? One travel company recommends these five cities based on its data.
TRAVEL
Japan Retro Toy Museum Closes Because Customers Keep Breaking Things
The owner says he's "heartbroken" that he has to close the toy museum in Niigata Prefecture because some parents can't control their…
TRAVEL
Japan’s Sado Mines Become New UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sight
Looking for a new, unique travel destination in Japan? The Sado Mines in Niigata Prefecture are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
FOOD
Which Of Japan’s Prefectures Are Proudest Of Their Food?
A new survey reveals which prefectures in Japan take the most pride in their local cuisine. Find out which one landed the…
HISTORY
Iidesan, Fukushima’s Odd Border: Gods, Mountains, Lines in the Sand
In western Fukushima Prefecture, an odd salient of territory extends, wedged between Niigata and Yamagata Prefectures. So why is it there?