Tag: tourists behaving badly

Survey: 1 in 4 Japanese Kids Can’t Use a Japanese-Style Squat Toilet

The times they are a-changin', with 26.7% of elementary school kids saying they can't use the old-style devices.

Sapporo passed a new law against coaxing customers into questionable businesses in 2022. But in 2024, it didn't issue a single fine.

The incident puts a spotlight on how police interrogation tactics play a role in Japan's lauded 99.9% conviction rate.

The conflict has cost over 90 lives in blood-soaked scenes that wouldn’t have been out of place in a Takashi Miike film.

Some experts say a third release from the country's reserves might not have any effect and that prices will remain high until autumn.

A growing chorus of voices across the political spectrum says the country should collect the money to improve the lives of its citizens.