TRAVEL
As Tourism Abounds in Japan, So Do Unlicensed Taxis
With tourism booming in Japan, people are finding it tough to get around - and unlicensed taxi services are filling the gap.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Tokyo Scores 3rd Highest On Global Power City Index
Tokyo is one of the world's great cities - something this year's Global Power City Index seems to back up.
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…
TRAVEL
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…
TRAVEL
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…