SOCIETY
As Vanity License Plates Become Popular, Japan Resorts to Latin Alphabet
A change a few years back brought the Western alphabet to Japanese license plates as custom plates exhaust unique combinations.
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SOCIETY
TRAVEL
More Tokyo Trains Are Supporting Credit Card Touch Payments
Is this another stake in the heart of Japan's beloved IC cards? Several Tokyo train companies announce credit card tap payment support.
TECHNOLOGY
Self-Driving Taxis Will Hit Tokyo Streets on a Test Run in 2025
Waymo is partnering with two companies in Japan to pilot self-driving "robotaxis" in seven cities in Tokyo next year. The experiment could…
NEWS
Japan Sets New Monthly Record for Tourists in November
As the media in Japan continues to focus on overtourism, the country announces that it saw more tourists than ever last month.…
TRAVEL
Don’t Make This Mistake Riding E-Scooters in Japan
Planning to ride an e-scooter around a Japanese city? Be careful if you take the devices on the sidewalk. One Japanese user…
TRAVEL
Tottori Station Will (Finally!) Get Automated Ticket Gates in 2025
It's a common trope that "Japan is living in the future." But did you know the country still has some train stations…
TRAVEL
Why E-Scooters Are Driving Japan Insane
E-scooters are becoming more popular in Japan. Sadly, so is scooter abuse. Users are drinking booze while scootering and even taking the…
LAW & CRIME
Japan to Crack Down on Drunk & Distracted Bicyclists
Neglectful and law-breaking bicyclists have terrorized Japan's streets for years. A new law taking effect in November aims to crack down on…