safety

INSIDER

Could Osaka Expo Go Up in Smoke?

A World Expo. A worrying quantity of methane gas. Nicotine addicts with no place to go. What could possibly go wrong?

WOMEN

Murdered Woman in Japan Reported Ex Nine Times for Stalking

Why did Kawasaki police fail to act on nine reports of stalking, doubts from the attacker's own family, and the suspect's suspicious…

CULTURE

Japan’s Proposed New Bicycling Fines Anger Riders

Japan will institute tough new bicycling fines next year. But some cyclists say the country should concentrate on infrastructure instead.

FEATURED

Student Rescued From Mt. Fuji Goes Back for Smartphone, Needs Second Rescue

The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.

SOCIETY

Osaka Expo Explains Why Security Guard Made Groveling Bow to Attendee

Why did a security guard do a deeply humiliating bow to an Osaka Expo attendee? Officials say it was because the guard…

FOOD

Be Careful If You Visit This Japanese Hamburg Steak Chain, Experts Warn

Kiwamiya is drawing in tourists with its "cook it yourself" hamburg steak. But some warn food poisoning may just be one plate…

TRAVEL

Beware The Illegal Barkers in Sapporo’s Susukino District

Sapporo passed a new law against coaxing customers into questionable businesses in 2022. But in 2024, it didn't issue a single fine.

TRAVEL

Japan Travel App Adds New Safety Features for Tourists

NAVITIME's latest revision to its app now includes a Safety feature with emergency information in 13 different languages.