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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.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japan Unveils Plans for New Digital Nomad Visa

Japan has released initial plans for its digital nomad visa. How does it compare to what other countries offer?

LIVING IN JAPAN

Beware the Bed Bugs on Your Next Japan Trip

A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to…

CULTURE

Shibuya Goes Hardcore in Its Crackdown on Halloween Fun

Shibuya announced this year that it was banning Halloween celebrations - and they've made it clear that they mean business.

ENTERTAINMENT

Japanese K-Pop: A Musical Twist or a Cultural Riddle?

Is it K-Pop...or J-Pop? How the emergence of all-Japanese K-Pop-style groups highlights some unique differences between the two genres.

SOCIETY

Japanese Cosmetics Firm Slanders Koreans in Attack on Rival

Japanese cosmetics firm DHC's attack was directed at rival Suntory - a company long detested by Japan's right-wing racists.