Tag: politics

Who downs the most ramen per capita in Japan? An annual report from Japan's government crowns a repeat winner.
From wearing heavy perfume to failing to remove their shoes, Japan tourists are making headaches for shoppers and staff alike.
While some locals may not mind, businesses and city leaders are disappointed tourists are sleeping on one of Japan's most populous cities.
The 43-year-old woman pleaded with the Japanese Embassy in Hungary for help. They told her to "talk it out" with her husband.
Are Chinese tourists to Japan ill-mannered? Why users on a popular Chinese social media app are lambasting their fellow citizens' behavior.
For a culture that prides itself on not being wasteful, Japan wastes a lot of food. A new government recommendation seeks to address that.

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