LIVING IN JAPAN
Residents Upset as Charmless Japanese Prefecture Now Less Charmless
For the first time in eight years, this prefecture is no longer the least charming in Japan - and that has some…
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LIVING IN JAPAN
CULTURE
How Roppongi Became a Hotspot for Foreigners in Tokyo
Roppongi is famous for its high population of foreigners. Why is it so popular with tourists? And how do Tokyo residents feel…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Kyoto Cracks Down on Barkers in Tourist Trap Districts
A revised law aims to eliminate harassment of locals and tourists from Kyoto's top tourist areas. But will it work?
FEATURED
Kyoto: A Brief History of a Timeless City
Learn about the history and tradition behind the temples and shrines that make up Japan's largest cultural tourist attraction.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Cashless Donations at Buddhist Temples on the Rise
More and more Buddhist templates are supplementing donation boxes with cashless donation systems - a trend that has some in Japan's Buddhist…
CULTURE
How Halloween in Shibuya Became Notorious
How did Shibuya's Halloween celebrations grow out of control? One commentator says the blame lays squarely with the media.
CULTURE
Ainu to Receive Grants for Cultural Promotion
Japan's native Ainu residents will receive financial support from the government for the first time - a move that has some right-wing…
SOCIETY
Japan Has The World’s Strongest Passport (That Few People Use)
Japan's passport is one of the strongest in the world. So why do only one in four Japanese citizens have one?