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…
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CULTURE
CULTURE
Aokigahara, Japan’s “Suicide Forest”: Drowning in a Sea of Trees
Why has Aokigahara, a forest full of legend and history, gained notoriety as a haven of death?
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Is AirBnB Japan Back From the Dead?
The popular service took a nosedive after a new law passed last year. Listings have returned - but should travelers be concerned?
TRAVEL
Defying Taboo, Japan’s “Hot Springs Prefecture” Welcomes Tattooed Tourists
A prefecture in Japan tackles a longstanding aversion to tattoos in a bid to put tourists at ease.
TECHNOLOGY
As Tourism Skyrockets, Japanese Airline Equips Baggage Handlers with Power Suits
Cyborg baggage handlers? An influx of foreign visitors forces one airline to find an inventive way to handle the load.
FOOD
Yōshoku: Five Great “Western” Foods To Eat in Japan
Next time you go to Japan, make sure to enjoy these Western-style dishes delivered with a Japanese twist.
FOOD
Looks Like Chicken: My First Time (Accidentally) Eating Horse in Japan
The first time I ate raw horse in Tokyo, it was all a big linguistic misunderstanding.
NEWS
Night Pools: Japan’s Hottest New Instagrammable Attraction – And a Good Way to Beat the Heat
Night pools have been gaining in popularity the past few years - and with the hot weather, that trend is only increasing.