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Nagano’s Ski Slopes Can’t Accommodate The Tourist Demand
Heading to Japan for skiing this winter? Good luck - ski lodges in Nagano Prefecture are dwindling rapidly.
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LIVING IN JAPAN
More Shinto Shrines Ask Visitors To Leave Their Dogs at Home
Dog owners in Japan love taking their pets to Shinto shrines for the perfect Instagram moment. But some shrines aren't pleased.
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.
TRAVEL
Japan’s Duty-Free System For Tourists Will Change to Refunds in November 2026
Japan's planning to change how tourists shop: the country's new duty-free laws will now require requesting a refund at the airport.
LIVING IN JAPAN
What Are Tokyo’s Happiest Neighborhoods?
An annual report looks at which cities in Tokyo rank highest in happiness and which ones most residents want to keep living…
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.…
FOOD
Tokyo’s Best Burger? Here Are a Japanese Food Influencer’s Top Six Picks
Hungry for a burger in Tokyo? Good news - you have a ton of options. A popular Japanese food influencer recently made…
LAW & CRIME
Japanese Poker Player Recalls Meeting with Luigi Mangione
New information is coming out about Luigi Mangione's time in Japan: after being tipped off by followers, Japanese poker player Obara Jun…