FOOD
Tsukudani: The Fishy Preserves that Saved a Shogun
June 29th is "Tsukudani Day," a minor holiday for the fish-and-seaweed dish. It's also the food that saved shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu's life.
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FOOD
TRAVEL
Yamanote Line: 10 Little-Known Facts
The Yamanote line is the beating heart of transportation for many in Tokyo. Here are some facts you may not know.
ENTERTAINMENT
Takarazuka Revue Show To Stream With Multi-Language Subtitles
In a move delighting international fans, the all-female Takarazuka Revue theater group will stream a show subtitled in multiple languages.
SOCIETY
G7 Summit Shuts Down Garbage Cans, Lockers Across Japan
Ahead of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, train users discovered garbage cans and coin lockers shut down even hundreds of kilometers away.
LGBTQ
Lesbian Couple in Japan Faces Discrimination in Maternity Care
A lesbian couple in Tokyo says two different hospitals refused them maternity services, forcing them to scramble to find appropriate care.
ENTERTAINMENT
Meet Clara, The New Otaku Women’s Gym
A new gym chain in Japan wants to help otaku women stay healthy and love themselves - while also shamelessly enjoying their…
SOCIETY
Colabo, Other Japan Women’s Groups Enduring Targeted Harassment
Colabo and other women's support groups in Japan are enduring targeted harassment campaigns from men opposed to their missions.
LAW & CRIME
Blatant Ginza Robbery Sheds Spotlight on Japan’s “Dark Gig Economy”
A recent robbery in Tokyo's Ginza district has gripped Japan - and raised alarm bells about a disturbing new crime trend.