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Some Japanese service staff say they're struggling to cope with visitors who don't make any effort to find linguistic common ground.
How do you solve the problem of a rapidly aging population? Japan's government has a novel answer: change what "elderly" means. PM Kishida's government is reportedly considering a proposal to raise the definition of old age from 65 to 70.
JR East cut over half of its ticket service counters as a cost-cutting strategy. All it achieved was angering its customers with its shoddy online services. Now, company reps say they're putting the brakes on future closures.
Will the next emperor of Japan be an empress? A new poll shows a clear majority support it - but there are obstacles.
A travel site says Tokyo is the top trending destination for travelers. Here are the popular - and less popular - spots they're visiting.
In a bid to stop overtourism, Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a website and registration system for would-be Mt. Fuji climbers.