TRAVEL
Japan Taxi: How to Get Around in Comfort
It's not always easy to grab a taxi in Japan as a visitor. However, more services are making it easier than ever…
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TRAVEL
TRAVEL
Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to Prepare (Despite Climate Change) – UPDATED with 2024 Forecast
Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know…
NEWS
Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations
Tokyo's subways transport millions of people every day. But there are a few stations that almost no one is using. Here's what…
LAW & CRIME
How Marijuana Brought Down a Japanese Football Team
Nihon University used to have an American football team. But then some players smoked a joint - and all hell broke loose.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Shinjuku’s Host Clubs Will Raise Age Limit to 20
As police and politicians put host clubs under a microscope, Shinjuku clubs announced they'll bar 18- and 19-year-olds from entering. But that…
FOOD
Why Tourists Are Smitten with Japan’s Popular Egg Cuisine
Forget sushi and ramen. More than ever, tourists to Japan are discovering the delectability of the country's egg-based dishes. Here's what to…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Tokyo Scores 3rd Highest On Global Power City Index
Tokyo is one of the world's great cities - something this year's Global Power City Index seems to back up.
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…