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Ishikawa Prefectural Library

Why the Ishikawa Prefectural Library in Japan Is Such a Huge Draw

The library, reopened to fanfare in 2022, continues to bring in more visitors every year than people who live in the prefecture.
People shopping at Nakano Broadway in Tokyo

Japan’s Anime and Manga Industries Are Feeling the AI Squeeze

Japan's anime and manga industries are growing wary of the impact of GenAI on their bottom line - but don't have any good solutions.
Oshino Hakkai

Tourists to Japan Are Tossing Coins into These Ponds. That’s a No-No

Officials are worried about the environmental impact after tourists dumped 18,000 coins into the ponds in 2025, despite clearly posted signs.
Foot baths in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture

Suwa: One of Japan’s Best Onsen Towns You’ve Never Heard of

Japan is popular. Hot springs are super popular. But Suwa, an onsen town in Nagano Prefecture, remains a hidden gem.
Drawing of person using their smartphone while cycling and a police officer giving them a blue ticket

[Insider] Japan Is Sick to Death of Bicyclists Behaving Badly

Japanese police are doling out fines to misbehaving cyclists. Many on Japanese social media say it’s about damn time.

Yep or NOPE? Suntory’s New Dr Pepper-Like Soda Confuses Japanese Consumers

Suntory's new drink NOPE promises lots of flavor. Just WHAT that flavor is, however, has sparked a raging debate in Japan.

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