TRAVEL
Tourism Pollution in Japan Sparks Strife – and Bans
How can Japan reduce "tourism pollution" problems without reducing tourism? And how can travelers help reduce friction when visiting?
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CULTURE
A 10-Day Vacation: Behind Japan’s Epic “Golden Week”
How did Japan's notoriously long yearly holiday get even longer? Inside the holidays that make up Golden Week.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
MUJI: Is Japan’s “Brand-less” Brand Taking Over the World?
With stores popping up globally, copycats abounding in China, and even a hotel in Ginza, MUJI is on a roll. What's the…
CULTURE
Unseen Japan Kaiwa 3: Tattoo Blues – Japan’s Tattoo/Tourist Problem
How deeply ingrained are cultural attitudes against tattoos in Japan? We sat down again with YouTuber Misaki to talk about her experiences…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Is AirBnB Japan Back From the Dead?
The popular service took a nosedive after a new law passed last year. Listings have returned - but should travelers be concerned?
TRAVEL
Defying Taboo, Japan’s “Hot Springs Prefecture” Welcomes Tattooed Tourists
A prefecture in Japan tackles a longstanding aversion to tattoos in a bid to put tourists at ease.
TECHNOLOGY
As Tourism Skyrockets, Japanese Airline Equips Baggage Handlers with Power Suits
Cyborg baggage handlers? An influx of foreign visitors forces one airline to find an inventive way to handle the load.
POLITICS
Japan Tackles Challenges Ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
How is Japan preparing to handle not just the sudden influx of foreign visitors, but the excitement of hosting the biggest international…