POLITICS
Tokyo’s Election Poster Boards are Out of Control
A legal loophole has enabled one party to "hijack" the official election boards for the Tokyo governor's race. The result is pure…
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TRAVEL
Azabudai Hills Hosts Japan’s New Tallest Building. What’s Inside?
The major Azabudai Hills development, home to Japan's new tallest building, opened late last year. What's it like - and what does…
ENTERTAINMENT
Akihabara: Why Otaku are Fleeing Tokyo’s Geektropolis
Akihabara is Japan's geek epicenter. Or is it? Some say that, as geek culture changes, the former otaku paradise is losing its…
TRAVEL
Are More Tourists Getting Scammed in Japan?
More tourists to Japan report getting overcharged or just plain ripped off for goods and services. Here are the most common grifts…
SOCIETY
Tokyo’s New Dating App Wants All Your Personal Information
Would you disclose your annual income to find the love of your life? Tokyo's new dating app is betting a lot of…
LGBTQ
In First, Gay Couple in Japan Wins Common Law Marriage Designation
For the first time in Japan, a local government recognized same-sex spouses on a residence certificate as acommon-law marriage. Now, it looks…
TRAVEL
Is Tokyo’s Expensive Projection Mapping Tourist Draw Worth It?
Godzilla and others take center stage in a projection mapping exhibit in Tokyo that some say isn't worth its hefty price tag.
POLITICS
Renho’s Tokyo Gubernatorial Candidacy Inspires Excitement – and Racism
A popular Japanese politician with Taiwanese roots made waves when she announced her bid for the governor's office of Tokyo. The response…