SOCIETY
Osaka Expo Shop Stops Sale of Drink Tied to Controversial Unification Church
The existence at Expo of the carbonated barley drink, whose parent company is almost wholly owned by the Church, caused an online…
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SOCIETY
CULTURE
Nara Governor Defends Free K-Pop Concert for “Poor” Japanese Youth
A free K-Pop concert planned for next year in Nara Park is drawing a ton of controversy for its short duration and…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Have South Korean Convenience Stores Eclipsed Japan’s Konbini?
Korean convenience stores now outnumber Japanese ones per capita. But what’s behind their success, and what makes them different? We look at…
TRAVEL
Japan’s Sado Mines Become New UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sight
Looking for a new, unique travel destination in Japan? The Sado Mines in Niigata Prefecture are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
LAW & CRIME
Shinjuku Restaurant Serves Kimchi – But Not to Korean or Chinese People
A restaurant in Tokyo's Shinjuku, near the heart of its Korea Town, proudly says it won't serve Korean or Chinese customers. Is…
TRAVEL
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Hits Japan – But Officials Tell Travelers Not to Worry
Should you worry that streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) will throw a wrench into your Japan travel plans? Officials say not to…
TRAVEL
South Korean Tourists Praise Japan for Cost/Performance Travel
South Korean tourists now comprise the largest group of tourists to Japan - and many say it's because the price is right.
FOOD
In South Korea, Japanese Restaurants Break Law with Japanese Signs
Japanese food is trending in South Korea - and many restaurant owners are technically breaking the law to make the experience authentic.