TRAVEL
Japan Struggles to Find Solutions to Overtourism
Residents of tourist hotspots in Japan are expressing their frustration as overtourism causes congestion and creates safety hazards. Learn how Japan's Tourism…
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Will Japan Mandate Tourists To Travel With Tour Guides Soon?
Is your experience of Japan about to become a lot more regulated? A new proposal would require tourists in some cases to…
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How Long Does a Japan Subway Card Last, Anyway?
Got a Suica or Pasmo card sitting in a desk drawer for your next visit to Japan? Here's how long you have…
SOCIETY
Why Japan Forbids Bus Drivers From Greeting Each Other
Official regulations have forbidden bus drivers in Japan from waving howdy to each other for 20+ years. But how many of them…
TECHNOLOGY
Tokyo Subway Launches New Experiment with Credit Card Touch Payments
A subway line in Tokyo now lets you enter with a credit card tap. What does this mean for the future of…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Here Are The Best Cities To Live In Japan’s Six Regions
Looking to settle down in Japan? According to a new survey, here are the best places to live in each of Japan's…
TRAVEL
How Did Shibuya and Shinjuku Stations Become So Hard to Navigate?
Why'd they have to go and make things so complicated? A short history of how Shinjuku and Shibuya in Tokyo developed their…
NEWS
IC Cards and More: Japan’s Transportation System Is As Interesting As Convenient
IC cards are now a must for using the Japanese public transport system. But the cards are more varied, and more interesting,…