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SEX & NIGHTLIFE

How The “No-Panties Cafes” of 1980s Japan Sparked a Sex Club Crackdown

Japan's "no-pan kissa" were part of a wave of new sex establishments in the 1980s. They disappeared almost as quickly as they…

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them

Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know…

TRAVEL

Shimokitazawa: How Tokyo’s Funky Neighborhood Has Kept Its Cool

Here's how Shimokitazawa has avoided overdevelopment, and why it should be on your list of must-see spots in Tokyo.

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Is Prostitution Legal in Japan? Inside Tokyo’s Gray Zone

The recent arrest of four women in a prostitution ring operating near Okubo Park highlights how the area has grown in popularity.

TRAVEL

Discover Japan’s Natural Gems With The National Parks Stamp Rally Campaign

Want some motivation to remain immersed in nature in Japan? The National Park Stamp Rally must be just the ticket.

TRAVEL

Likely Unauthorized Drone Flight at Skytree Causes Uproar in Japan

Some are calling for a more rigorous crackdown on tourists who disregard Japanese laws after the footage came to light.

LAW & CRIME

The Host Is Toast: Japan Approves Law To Crack Down On Host Club Hustlers

Hosts, Japan's grey zone version of aggressive gigolos, are about to find themselves in serious trouble. The predatory practices of these good…

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Last-Minute Japan Travel Guide: Stress-Free Planning and Accommodation Tips

Going to Japan just because the mood took you? Here's how to pull together an enjoyable trip quickly and safely.