ENTERTAINMENT
Dōjinshi Market Squeezed as Major Printers Fueling Comiket Close Shop
The printers who make fan manga possible are closing at an alarming rate. The Middle East ink crisis is only one cause.
noto peninsula
ENTERTAINMENT
TRAVEL
The World’s First Pokémon Airport Aims to Boost Japan’s Noto Region Post-Quake
Ishikawa Prefecture is renaming Noto Satoyama Airport as 'Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport' from July 7, 2026, making it the world's…
TRAVEL
Will Tourists Flock Back to Noto Peninsula Amid Quake Recovery?
Tourism in Hokuriku took a heavy hit post-quake. Are tourists ready to return to the Noto Peninsula? A new survey brings some…
POLITICS
Rebuild – or Close? Japan Debates Fate of Aging Noto Peninsula Towns
In the wake of the Noto earthquake, some in Japan are asking how much the country should invest in towns with rapidly…
TRAVEL
Voices in Ishikawa Prefecture Urge Tourism After Noto Earthquake
The Noto Earthquake is impacting businesses throughout Ishikawa Prefecture - even those that suffered little damage. Learn why local merchants, celebrities, and…