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JAPANESE LANGUAGE

Japanese Language Still Very Popular, Says Duolingo

Duolingo is out with its most popular languages. Japan retained its fifth place position - but will one of its neighbors unseat…

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…

TRAVEL

Japan To Charge Tourists Consumption Tax and Refund At Departure

Thanks, scammers. Due to some people exploiting the system, Japan will now change how it handles duty-free purchasing by tourists.

TRAVEL

A Railway on Mt. Fuji?! Why Critics Are Crying Foul

Mt. Fuji may lose its World Heritage Status if it can't control overtourism. But one proposed solution - a railway - has…

TRAVEL

Hilton Pulls Ad Attacking Ryokans in Japan After Uproar

Hilton Japan ran an ad that seemed to mock the rules at traditional Japanese ryokan - and pulled it a week later…

TRAVEL

Tourism to Japan Soars, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels

Japan is setting records for the number of tourists visiting - and it's doing this despite record low turnout from China.

TRAVEL

Tourists are Spending More in Japan Than Ever

Tourism to Japan is almost back to its 2019 levels - but spending is through the roof, with travelers shelling out more…