ENTERTAINMENT
The Top 5 “Solitary Gourmet” Spots in Tokyo
Inogashira Goro has eaten his way through Japan. Here are the top five Tokyo spots from The Solitary Gourmet you should absolutely…
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ENTERTAINMENT
TRAVEL
Tourist Areas in Japan Struggle with Ill-Mannered Visitors
Various spots in Japan - including a rail crossing made famous by the manga Slam Dunk - are dealing with obnoxious tourists.…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japanese Company Suspends Controversial New “Cat Subscription” Service
A new service called "Cats Unlimited" will suspend operations after accusations that it amounts to a "cat subscription", its company said.
TRAVEL
Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilets” Don’t Always Work, Says Japan Internet
An online streamer revealed that a set of gimmicky toilets in Shibuya Ward in Tokyo don't always function the way they're supposed…
NEWS
Suzume no Tojimari: A New Shinkai Masterpiece?
Shinkai Makoto, famed director of Your Name and more, is back with yet another breathtakingly beautiful anime film. How does Suzume stack…
CULTURE
Hachiko: Japan’s Most Famous Dog (and His Statues)
Who's a good boy? For many in Japan, the answer is Hachiko. Learn about the dog who touched a nation's heart.
TRAVEL
Japan Man Arrested for Attempted Smuggling of 21 Monkeys
A Saitama man got up to some monkey business at Haneda Airport. But some suspicious screeching tipped off a customs agent and...
HISTORY
When Tokyo was Socialist: The Story of Governor Minobe
Japan is often described as a one-party, conservative state - and yet, for over a decade, a highly popular socialist led the…