TRAVEL
Japan Moves to Curb Tourist Rental-Car Crashes as Right-Turn Accidents Soar
Japan is rolling out low-tech road fixes near major airports as the number of foreigner-driven rental car traffic accidents goes up.
safety
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SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Is Kabukicho Safe? How to Navigate Tokyo’s Raucous Nightlife District
The answer is yes - but you should be aware of a few rules and these common traps before stepping foot inside…
SOCIETY
Japan Chain’s Women-Only Gyms Spark New Debates Over Safety vs. Fairness
A gym chain in Japan has come under fire from women for not enforcing gender restrictions - and from men for having…
TRAVEL
Surviving Summer: A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s New Era of Extreme Heat
You CAN travel to Japan during the summer. It just takes a little preparation. Here are some tips for where to go…
TRAVEL
Okinawa Tourist Drownings Already Double Last Year’s Pace
The number of accidents parallels similar incidents across Japan as travelers take unnecessary risks and expose themselves to danger.
TRAVEL
Safe Solo Female Travel in Japan: a Bit of Helpful Advice
Japan is a safe place to travel if you're a woman on your own - but it's still wise to take a…
INSIDER
Japan Is Sick to Death of Bicyclists Behaving Badly
Japanese police are doling out fines to misbehaving cyclists. Many on Japanese social media say it’s about damn time.
WOMEN
Stalking Incidents, Restraining Orders in Japan Set New Record
The ominous spike could be a sign that police in Japan are finally starting to take women's allegations seriously.