Search results
1202 results, page 1 of 25
Kumamoto City Might Address Bullying with Security Cameras
Experts are split, with some saying it's a good idea, while others argue it won't address the bullying that occurs online.
American Tourist “Mistakenly” Brings Gun Into Japan
You may experience longer wait times at Japan's arrival ports thanks to one American who forgot he was carrying a firearm.
Japan Travel App Adds New Safety Features for Tourists
NAVITIME's latest revision to its app now includes a Safety feature with emergency information in 13 different languages.
Japanese Politician Gets Death Threats After Championing Free Sanitary Products
Some freaked out over Yoshida Ayaka's suggestion after conservative gadfly Sugita Mio bashed her on social media.
Parents Say Tokyo School Once Safe for Autistic Kids Is In “Crisis”
Musashino Higashi Gakuen is an educational corporation in Tokyo that operates two kindergartens, an elementary school, a junior high school, and a higher vocational school. It’s known for…
Survey: Japanese Have No Confidence In Their English – But Tourists Say It’s Great
Of those who refused to communicate with someone in English, 76.5% said it was due to a lack of confidence.
Unseen Japan Rebranding to “Seen Japan”
The site will re-focus on soft-hitting content that dives softly into well-trodden subjects such as oh my god Becky did you know JAPAN HAS FOUR SEASONS?!
Fuji TV Independent Committee: Nakai Masahiro Committed Sexual Assault
On top of certifying that Nakai sexually assaulted a Fuji TV reporter, the committee revealed he was relieved when she ultimately quit.
Snack Bar Murder: Police Arrest Ex-Husband Who’d Previously Assaulted Victim
Police arrested the 41-year-old man, who had apparently just been released from jail for assaulting his ex-wife in 2024.
How The Fuji TV Scandal Became a Cultural Reckoning For Japan
The Nakai Masahiro/Fuji TV scandal feels like the most impactful media scandal in decades in Japan. What set it apart?
Why 3,000 People in Japan Claim the Imperial Palace Is Their Home
Japan's registered domicile law means that, when you get married, you can claim you hail from anywhere in the country. And many people do.
After Cockroach Found in Food, Sukiya Will Temporarily Close Most Stores
The 24-hour beef bowl chain, which recently admitted it had served someone a dead mouse, says it'll close most of its stores for four days.
We Tried These Travel Onigiri That Keep For Five Years
Want to have a taste of Japan on hand when disaster strikes? These rehydratable onigiri may just fit the bill.
Snack Bar Owner in Tokyo Dead After Assault, Revenge Porn Harassment
While details are still murky, the murdered female owner of a snack bar in Nishitokyo was repeatedly the target of her ex-husband's anger.
Matsuko Deluxe Show Apologizes for “Chinese People Eat Crows” Segment
The program admits its production staff deceptively edited a clip to make a Chinese woman living in Japan say something she never said.
Osaka World Expo Plagued By Low Interest, High Food Price Backlash
3,850 yen for a bowl of soba? Such high prices have some criticizing the upcoming event. Others, however, are speaking up in its defense.
Osaka Street Piano Apologizes For Telling Bad Players to Practice at Home
A street piano at an Osaka food court is no more after its management company made it clear it only wanted TikTok-level performances.
A Hokkaido Aquarium Loans Free Baby Strollers. People Are Stealing Them
Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.
Japanese Shrine Bans Tourists, Laments “Destruction of Japanese Culture”
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
Japanese Shrine Bans Tourists, Laments “Destruction of Japanese Culture”
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
Here Are The Cheapest Places to Live in Tokyo Close to a Train Station
Want to live in Tokyo for cheap - but don't wanna live in the sticks? These spots will keep you connected while going easy on your wallet.
Is This Sex Offender Map in Japan Legal?
Japan still has no official sexual offender database. Someone just launched one - and experts say it may well be illegal.
More Restaurants in Japan Move to Smartphone Menus. Here’s Why Some Customers Hate It
It's not just old people who are grousing. Even young Japanese say they resent restaurants sucking up their battery life and bandwidth.
Japanese Beef Bowl Chain Sukiya Apologizes for Mouse Miso Soup
The chain apologized for failing to inform the public about the two-month-old incident, which just went viral in the past few days.
Japan’s Police Get With The Times By Getting Rid of Skirts
The move will also remove other small (and silly) gender differences, such as rank insignia being smaller on women's uniforms.
Survey: 52% of Young Japanese Don’t Want Kids
Clear majorities say that Japan needs to provide better financial support as well as more flexible working options.
Are Foreigners in Japan Getting High-Cost Healthcare For Free? Not Really
A Japanese politician says some foreigners are coming to Japan to get high-cost healthcare for free. The facts say otherwise.
Fuji TV’s Female Announcers Flee After Nakai Masahiro Scandal
The scandal has shaken the faith of many employees - and station insiders say other companies are using the opportunity to poach talent.
Toikaido Shinkansen to Add “Half-Private” Luxury Seat Option in 2027
JR Tokai says it's adding even more luxury options to some runs of its critical line between Tokyo and Osaka.
Tokaido Shinkansen to Add “Half-Private” Luxury Seat Option in 2027
JR Tokai says it's adding even more luxury options to some runs of its critical line between Tokyo and Osaka.
Six Great Book Cafes in Tokyo to While Away Your Time
Looking for a space to relax in Tokyo? Check out these not-so-crowded cafes that combine good coffee with a book lover's aesthetic.
How This Tea Company Connects Small Japanese Producers With Drinkers Worldwide
Japan's traditional tea businesses are struggling. Here's how one business is helping by connecting them to a global tea-loving audience.
Dishwasher Use Remains Low in Japan, Thanks To Sexism
Most kitchens in Japan remain too small to fit a dishwasher. Blame the male-dominated real estate industry, says one critic.
Scene of Mogami Ai’s Murder Defiled as Details of Her Life Emerge
The site of a livestreamer, murdered by a man to whom she owed money, has become a scene for angry incels to pay their final disrespects.
Notorious Japanese Politician Tachibana Takashi Attacked With Blade, Survives
A 30-year-old is in police company on attempted murder charges after trying to kill the head of the Protect The People From The NHK Party.
Japanese Tourists Arrested for Mooning at The Great Wall of China
Two Japanese citizens proved that bad tourism behavior is a global phenomenon when one of them dropped trou at the historical site.
Last Chance To Learn All About The Last Yakuza
On March 31st, the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan will host a talk by author Jake Adelstein his book, The Last Yakuza.
Comedian Yuki Nivez is Not Your Diversity Hire
Yuki Nivez has emerged as a major force in the Tokyo stand-up scene. Here, she discusses her recent thoughts on her role in that space, and her upcoming…
Grave Friends: Lonely Seniors in Japan Vow to Spend Eternity Together
As Japan continues both to age and become more single, some senior citizens are looking to one another for comfort in the afterlife.
Visit These Four Japan Locations That Rank Among the World’s Greatest Places
Wanna see some of the best that Japan has to offer? TIME Magazine says these four stops are must-adds for anyone's list.
Japan Post Pulls “No Makeup” Ad That Critics Say Mocked Women
The company has apologized - but social media users are asking why they used an ad company with such a poor track record on women's issues.
Murder of Japanese Woman During Livestream Yields Sympathy – For The Murderer
Sato Airi, a 22yo livestreamer known as Mogami Ai, was murdered in Tokyo during a stream. So why are people feeling sorry for her killer?
When Did Japanese Light Novels Titles Become So Insanely Long?
Help! I Was Researching This Post About Light Novel Titles When I Got Reincarnated In Another World As Their Strongest Harem Leader!
Japan Prepares Official Hepburn Romanization Switch, Changing 70-Year Law
Japan will likely abandon its Kunrei-shiki romanization system that even most of its government doesn't use.
New Tokyo Service Lets Tourists Get a Break From Their Young Kids
Need a little adult time on your family trip to Japan? A new service in Tokyo offers a great place for kids to play while you get a…
New Tokyo Service Lets Tourists Get a Break From Their Young Kids
Need a little adult time on your family trip to Japan? A new service in Tokyo offers a great place for kids to play while you get a…
Senkyaku Banrai: Why This Tokyo Tourist Trap Has So Few Foreign Tourists
More foreign tourists will visit Japan this year than ever. But you won't see many of them at this spot near Toyosu.
Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa
At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to learn more about the local scene.
Japan Gov’s New Anti-Overdose Campaign Blasted for Being Unbearably Cringe
The spot fell flat online, with many arguing it was telling users to try something that's already proven useless.
Self-Own Post Shows Japan’s Ruling Party as Old, Male, and Out of Touch
To celebrate International Women's Day, Japan's Prime Minister posted a picture from a party meeting showing a room full of old men.