NEWS
Shibuya Will Fine Businesses Without Garbage Cans as Tourist Trash Crisis Piles Up
The move sparks a renewed debate around who's responsible for picking up after Japan's record number of tourists.
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NEWS
CULTURE
The Hidden Culture Behind Japan’s Bag-Charms Craze
Experts say "oshi-katsu" and this age-old religious trend have helped fuel the rise of character dolls dangling from bags and backpacks.
LGBTQ
Surprise, Anger, and Frustration as Tokyo’s High Court Rules Against Marriage Equality
Supporters of marriage equality in Japan were met with an unexpected setback after a series of affirmative rulings.
TRAVEL
No Tourists at Lunch? Japanese Soba Store Sparks Controversy with Sign
The chain's owners ultimately ordered the store to take the sign down. Here's why many Japanese netizens defended it.
INSIDER
[Insider] How Using a Self-Checkout in Japan Can End in Arrest
A recent incident involving a tired rapper and a self-checkout stand reveals anxiety around the growing use of the technology.
TRAVEL
Inside the New $2K a Night Luxury Ryokan in Tokyo’s Ginza
The new offering provides a luxurious stay in one of Tokyo's most luxurious districts. But is it still an authentic ryokan experience?
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Maid Cafes vs. Con Cafes vs. Girls’ Bars: What They Are (and Whether You Can Go)
There are more kawaii cafes and bars in Japan than you can shake a stick at. Here's a guide to what each…
INSIDER
[Insider] Why Japan’s “Resignation Services” May Be Breaking the Law
More young people in Japan are using resignation proxy services to quit. Some lawyers say that could be not only dangerous, but…