CULTURE
New Silent Cafe in Osaka Employs Mostly Deaf Staff
A new cafe in Osaka that employs mostly deaf and hard-of-hearing staff builds on Japan's growing tradition of cafes that revel in…
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CULTURE
TRAVEL
Why Visitors Aren’t Flocking to the Osaka 2025 Expo
Costs for Osaka Expo 2025 keep rising - but the ticket sales needed to cover them aren't happening. Will taxpayers be stuck…
CULTURE
A Survey Ranked Japan’s Most Ill-Mannered City. The Winner?
A survey asked people in Japan if their city had the worst manners. You won't believe which took first place. (Okay, maybe…
SOCIETY
Child Suffers Heatstroke in Japan After Teacher Denies Her Tea
On a class trip, a student ran out of tea and asked for more. Her teacher said no. Now, her parents are…
TRAVEL
The Most Popular Castles in Japan Among Tourists
Which castles in Japan have the most fans among incoming tourists? One company ran the numbers to find out.
FOOD
Takoyaki: The History of Japan’s Popular Street Food
It's now so popular you'd think it was ancient - but in truth, takoyaki isn't even a century old. Learn more about…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Uniqlo Rejuvenates Osaka Flagship Store with New Osaka-esque Designs
From t-shirts to gaudy toilet paper, UNIQLO says "ookini!" once again to Osaka with a new flagship store and locally inspired designs.
TRAVEL
The Best Places For Extended Stays In Japan
Staying in Japan for more than a week? Here are some options for longer-term stays that are both cozy and affordable.