INSIDER
Shinjuku Station: How to Navigate It Like a Pro
It's rated as Tokyo's most confusing train station for a reason. But it's easy to get around once you know a few…
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INSIDER
HISTORY
Shinjuku: The Birth of Kabukicho
How Kabukicho, Japan's biggest red light district, arose from the ashes of post-war Japan.
HISTORY
Shinjuku: The History and Origins of the World’s Biggest Nightlife District
The world's largest nightlife district, Shinjuku is nearly synonymous with Tokyo itself - yet wasn't even part of old Tokyo. Where do…
TRAVEL
Tokyo’s Top 10 Drinking Neighborhoods – And Why Shibuya Doesn’t Make the Cut
Where do you go in Tokyo to grab some drinks and bond with friends? For many in the city, the answer is…
HISTORY
Shinjuku’s Moulin Rouge: The Theater That Danced Through War and Censorship
Japanese imperial authorities frequently raided it and censored its scripts. Despite this, the women at the Shinjuku Moulin Rouge danced on.
INSIDER
Plastic Japan: Why Kabukicho Tower Is Empty – But Still Makes Money
Kabukicho Tower is plastic, gaudy, and largely a bust as a tourist attraction. But none of that matters to its owner.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them
Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know…
FEATURED
Murder of Japanese Woman During Livestream Yields Sympathy – For The Murderer
Sato Airi, a 22yo livestreamer known as Mogami Ai, was murdered in Tokyo during a stream. So why are people feeling sorry…