ryuchell Archives - Unseen Japan

Shizuoka Mulls Steep Fee to Climb Mt. Fuji as Overtourism Continues

After seeing Yamanashi Prefecture's success with levying entrance fees on Mt. Fuji hikers, Shizokua says it'll follow suit. The prefecture says it'll propose a 4000 yen (USD $26) fee per hiker for entrance to all three trailheads in a bid to counter overtourism.

“Untamed Kitty”: Misbehaving Hello Kitty Meme Spreads from China to Japan

A new meme in China featuring beloved Sanrio character Hello Kitty has also caught fire - and sparked debate - in Japan. Some say they resonate with the meme's anti-workplace theme, while others decry the "misuse" of Kitty-chan's wholesome image.

Report: Tokyo University Program Used “Tiananmen Square” Keyword to Block Chinese Admissions

The student-led paper for Tokyo University says a graduate program used an HTML trick to prevent mainland Chinese students from applying.

Tokyo Godfathers: Kon Satoshi’s Film is a Christmas Classic

In 2003, anime auteur Kon Satoshi released Tokyo Godfathers, an anime Christmas classic. Find out more about this socially and seasonally relevant film.

Why “The Crunchyroll of Hentai” Failed to Take Off

In 2016, a former pirate manga website tried to take a current pirate hentai anime website legit. In a new paper, a researcher explores how it all went wrong - and what the failure says about hentai's place in the larger US adult entertainment industry.

Tokyo Cooking Classes: Learn to Cook Authentic Japanese Food

Love Japanese food? Want to do something a little more hands-on while visiting Tokyo? Here's why you should consider a cooking class - and how to find one that fits your dietary needs.

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