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Swedish Embassy’s Japan Vending Machine Promotes “Swedish Culture,” Such as Tacos
Want to try a taste of Sweden in Japan? Who wouldn't?! Now you can thanks to a limtied editing vending machine in Ikebukuro.
Fuji TV Loses Over 50 Advertisers Over Nakai Masahiro Scandal
Will Fuji TV disappear from Japan's airwaves? That's what some are wondering as the company loses most of its sponsors.
Poll: 68% Say Record-Setting Japan Tourism a Good Thing
Good news for those spooked by overtourism headlines: a clear majority in Japan say they approve of the influx of visitors.
Police: Doctor in Japan Pulls Icepick on Coughing Man on Train
The 59-year-old doctor from Yokozuka denies telling a soldier he'd kill him if he didn't stop hacking up a lung.
Angry Signs Opposing AirBnB-Style Rentals in Tokyo Raise Questions for Tourists
Why one neighborhood in Tokyo is littered with signs telling AirBnB and other short-term vacation renters from abroad to get out.
Kinoko, Takenoko to Get Smaller as Shrinkflation Continues to Terrorize Japan
Are you a Kinoko no Yama fan or a Takenoko no Sato fan? It doesn't matter - either way, you're gonna get less than what you paid for.
Japan Begins Compensating Victims of Its Former Eugenics Law
After years of legal struggle, victims of Japan's forced sterilization practices will receive financial recompense from the government.
Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to Close
Bad news for Square Enix fans: The company has announced its cafe in Akihabara will shutter as of March 31st, 2025.
Review: Native Camp – Take Unlimited, On Demand Japanese Lessons
Need more Japanese practice? This service offers on-demand access to native Japanese speakers - but it'll cost ya.
Toyama Hopes to Become Japan’s Hot New Travel Destination
The New York Times has named Toyama City as one of its must-see travel gems for 2025. Here's what makes the Japanese city so charming.
Japanese Man Arrested for Infrared Camera Pics of Underage Swimmers
The arrest is part of a larger disturbing trend in which men attempt to take "see-through" shots of female athletes.
As Nakai Masahiro Scandal Grows, Fuji TV Promises Investigation at Closed-Door Presser
The president of Fuji TV held what may be the world's most cowardly press conference, forbidding it from being streamed live or rebroadcast.
Report: 20 Japanese People May Be Held By Myanmar-Based Scammers
A Chinese-led group is reportedly forcing people from multiple countries - including Japan - to run scams on its behalf.
Tokyo Disneyland Threatens to Banish Resellers From Their Property
Disneyland's parent company says it'll also change the way it sells limited edition goods in an effort to crack down on reselling.
Japanese Police Increase Anti-Molestation Patrols Ahead of Exam Day
Tokyo Police say they're taking action as social media users continue to brag about committing crimes as female students rush to exams.
This Cheap “Oceanside Home” in Japan is a Real (Dangerous) Deal
People say you can buy old abandoned homes in Japan for cheap. That may be true. The downside is, many of them look like this.
Kanagawa Police Stop Issuing Skirts to Female Officers
A sexist symbol of Japan's past is no more: As of February 2025, Kanagawa Police say new female recruits will only receive slacks.
Narita Airport Asks Tourists to Use Taxi Apps
Narita Airport and Chiba Prefecture want travelers to rely more on taxis - and they want you using ride-hailing apps to do it.
Tokyo Court Rules Host Club Host Broke Law Receiving Sex Work Kickbacks
For the first time, a court in Japan rules that hosts taking kickbacks from routing indebted customers to sex shops breaks the law.
Kyoto to Raise Lodging Tax By Up to 10x, Highest in Japan
In a bid to fund train station improvements, Kyoto will raise the top tax on the city's most expensive hotel rooms to 10,000 yen per night.
The Three Cs: The Men Japan Says You Should Avoid Dating
Why do (some) Japanese women say you should never date a man who makes his own curry roux from scratch? These and the other 3Cs explained.
Shiseido Parlour’s Valentine’s Day Parfaits are Works of Art
Looking for a Valentine's Day date spot in Tokyo or Kawasaki? Shiseido Parlour's upping the ante with its two V-Day parfaits.
Tokyo May Fund Study Abroad to Counteract Weak Yen
The plan is coming under fire from some who say such programs should be spearheaded by the central government to benefit all of Japan.
Hokkaido Town to Cut Trees Due to Overtourism
Another attraction succumbs to overtourism, as Biei says it'll chop down a cluster of trees that have become a popular photo spot.
Report Finds Half of School Nurses Rat Out LGBTQ Students to School
The report says 54.2% of school nurses neglect to obtain a student's permission before sharing their gender or sexuality concerns.
Muslim Cemetery in Miyagi Prefecture Will Proceed Despite Resistance
The prefecture has received 400 objections to the proposed cemetery, which would be the 11th in the country.
Sexually Explicit Online Ads Are Rampant in Japan. Some Have Had Enough
The sexually explicit ads - some featuring scenes of sexual assault - often appear on aggregation and gaming sites that cater to kids.
Luigi Mangione: The Parallels to Abe Shinzo’s Assassin
Was Luigi Mangione inspired by Japan's most recent folk hero assassin? (Or was it the public healthcare system?)
I Tried AI for Japanese Speaking Practice – Here’s What I Learned
People keep telling me AI chatbots are the future of Japanese language learning. So I tried a few. Here's why they're wrong.
Bleeding Cash, NHK Wants New “Internet Only” License Fee
The station reported a loss for the third year running. To help plug the hole, it says it plans to collect fees from residents without TVs.
Why This America Sushi Store Ads Makes Japanese People Scream
A sushi restaurant in the US wanted to promote a "date night" feel for their store - and ended up promoting a Japanese chopsticks faux pas.
Japan Group That Funneled Women into Sex Work Busted
Tokyo Police say Access, a social media-based "scout" network, targeted women who had racked up host club debts.
Report: Japan Will See Record 40 Million Tourists in 2025
JTB says Japan will see a record number of inbound tourists. Meanwhile, the number of Japanese traveling abroad continues to drop.
Resellers Ruin My Melody 50th Anniversary Goods Release
Despite Sanrio's attempts to limit reselling of the limited edition items, the company's online store sold out within seconds.
Can Japan Grow Tourism As Its Population Ages?
With 40% of its municipalities in danger of disappearing, some experts say Japan needs to focus on appealing to the right type of tourist.
Ex-SMAP Member Nakai Masahiro Makes Statement on “Woman Troubles”
Nakai Masahiro has finally broken his silence about the massive settlement he paid a woman who works for Fuji TV.
Syphilis Cases in Tokyo Keep Climbing, Rise Seven-Fold in 10 Years
New data from Tokyo shows that syphilis keeps spreading thanks to increased opportunities for hookups in the digital age.
Mister Donut Renews Beautiful Collab with Chocolatier Pierre Marcolini
Ready to get your fancy donut on? Check out the new collaboration between the famous donut chain and the famous chocolatier.
Japanese Man Tries to Get Cop Jailed for Calling Him Names
A man in Shiga Prefecture tried to cross the street against the light and got told off by a cop. That hurt his little feelings.
Is 7-11 Becoming Japan’s Worst Combini?
7-11 Japan say a new discount campaign is winning back customers. But many say the chain's offerings are still a raw deal.
New Host Club Laws in Japan Would Ban Romance, Impose Hefty Fines
The clubs have come under fire for pushing female customers into debt and, in some cases, forcing them into prostitution.
After Drunken Home Invasion, Japanese Actor Loses Beer Commercial Contract
Actor Yoshizawa Ryo is out of a contract with Asahi Beer after drunkenly wandering into an apartment that wasn't his.
Record Number of Ramen Shops Go Bankrupt in Japan in 2024
A record 72 shops went bankrupt in Japan this year thanks to a combination of rising prices and the so-called "1000 yen wall."
Online Gambling Addiction in Japan Grows, Turning Some to Crime
Online gambling is illegal in Japan. That hasn't stopped people from getting hooked on it - and some are turning to crime as a result.
Why Cabbage in Japan Is Now More Expensive Than Pork
Tonkatsu is under attack - by high cabbage prices. A bad haul has sent prices for the critical veggie spiraling up to historic new highs.
Japan Travel: Eight Outdated Myths That Are Rapidly Changing
Traveling to Japan? Chances are you've heard one of these eight "facts" about the country that are mostly wrong.
Men Vastly Outnumber Women on Okinawa’s Outlying Islands
You'll find a lot of natural beauty on Okinawa's outlying islands. There's something that's harder to find, however: women.
As Vanity License Plates Become Popular, Japan Resorts to Latin Alphabet
A new change is bringing the Western alphabet to Japanese license plates as custom plates exhaust unique combinations.
How to Ditch Duolingo and Actually Learn Japanese
Want an alternative to Duolingo now that they're firing workers and resorting to AI slop? Here's a much better way to study Japanese.
Japanese Company Will Close After CEO Criticizes Boy Band on Main
A small cosmetics company in Japan was using its official account to attack the band number_i, as well as McDonald's and Suntory.