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TRAVEL

Visit These Four Japan Locations That Rank Among the World’s Greatest Places

Wanna see some of the best that Japan has to offer? TIME Magazine says these four stops are must-adds for anyone's list.

LAW & CRIME

Japanese Pro Snowboarder Rides Through Shinto Shrine, Sparking Debate

It's not just foreigners being obnoxious. Some in Sapporo are fuming after a Japanese snowboarder used a shrine as a slope.

LIVING IN JAPAN

More Shinto Shrines Ask Visitors To Leave Their Dogs at Home

Dog owners in Japan love taking their pets to Shinto shrines for the perfect Instagram moment. But some shrines aren't pleased.

WOMEN

As Japan’s Population Shrinks, More Traditional Festivals Let Women In

Japan's aging and declining population, coupled with a flight to cities, is leading many festivals to re-examine old prejudices.

SOCIETY

Japan’s Shrines and Temples Goes Cashless to Thwart Donation Box Thefts

With Hatsumode - the first shrine visit of the New Year - fast approaching, some shrines say they're going digital to stop…

SOCIETY

Japanese Chemical Company Holds Memorial for Murdered Bugs

Earth Corporation in Japan kills a lot of insects every year. And every year, they make sure to atone for it.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Japan Had an Especially Negative Reaction to Apple’s “Crush” Ad

Apple's controversial "Crush" ad received a negative reaction worldwide - and especially in Japan. We've rounded up some of the most pained…

SOCIETY

This Shinto Shrine in Tokyo Appeals to Runners, Foodies, and Manga Fans

Planning a run? One shrine in Tokyo, made famous by a long-running manga, has a protective charm just for you. Plus ,…