Tag: study

Senkyaku Banrai: Why This Tokyo Tourist Trap Has So Few Foreign Tourists

More foreign tourists will visit Japan this year than ever. But you won't see many of them at this spot near Toyosu.

Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa

At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to learn more about the local scene.

Japan Gov’s New Anti-Overdose Commercial Was So Bad, They Deleted It

The spot fell flat online, with many arguing it was telling users to try something that's already proven useless.

Self-Own Post Shows Japan’s Ruling Party as Old, Male, and Out of Touch

To celebrate International Women's Day, Japan's Prime Minister posted a picture from a party meeting showing a room full of old men.

Giccho?! Here Are Some Dead Japanese Words That Only Old Folks Use

You may still hear these words or see them in print - but you won't hear them come from the mouth of a young person.

Shirakawa to Dramatically Raise Parking Rates to Combat Overtourism

Shirakawa sees 1,000 times more tourists than residents every year, leading it to seek new strategies to manage traffic.