FOOD
Beyond Noodles: A Guide to the Different Types of Restaurants in Japan
Japanese food is so much more than sushi and ramen. Learn about some of the different types of restaurants you can find…
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FOOD
POPULAR
Tourists’ Treatment of Kyoto’s Apprentice Geisha Is Only Getting Worse
The huge influx of tourists to Kyoto has brought with it a string of nasty behavior towards the city's most famous residents.
FOOD
How Much for Great Sake? A New Tokyo Restaurant Lets You Decide
A new sake bar is using a radical model to bring in customers - but there are a few catches.
TRAVEL
Tourism Pollution in Japan Sparks Strife – and Bans
How can Japan reduce "tourism pollution" problems without reducing tourism? And how can travelers help reduce friction when visiting?
CULTURE
A 10-Day Vacation: Behind Japan’s Epic “Golden Week”
How did Japan's notoriously long yearly holiday get even longer? Inside the holidays that make up Golden Week.
FOOD
Japanese Snacks: Everything From Pocky to Shrimp Crackers
It's not just about the Kit Kats. From deep-fried rolls to almond fish, Japanese snacks run a fascinating (and delicious) gamut.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
MUJI: Is Japan’s “Brand-less” Brand Taking Over the World?
With stores popping up globally, copycats abounding in China, and even a hotel in Ginza, MUJI is on a roll. What's the…
CULTURE
Unseen Japan Kaiwa 3: Tattoo Blues – Japan’s Tattoo/Tourist Problem
How deeply ingrained are cultural attitudes against tattoos in Japan? We sat down again with YouTuber Misaki to talk about her experiences…