Cherry Blossoms Are Hauling in the Yen For Japan
Move over, Ohtani Shohei and Taylor Swift: economists say that cherry blossoms are about to give Japan an economic windfall. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of Sakura Fever.
Move over, Ohtani Shohei and Taylor Swift: economists say that cherry blossoms are about to give Japan an economic windfall. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of Sakura Fever.
Once a year, Japan’s multitude of gods leave the rest of the country. Where do they gather? At Izumo Taisha.
An ill-considered bondage event has the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party reeling from its second scandal in two months.
As Japan wrestles with problems created by overtourism, Kyoto’s Gion neighborhood decides it needs to start leveling fines.
Tokyo’s culinary scene is a magnet for tourists, but some eateries have truly captivated the hearts — and stomachs — of inbound travelers. One company broke down the numbers to find out what’s most popular among visitors in Shinjuku.
The multiple arrests of a daycare worker on child sexual exploitation charges highlight Japan’s challenges in protecting kids.
Japan’s new immigration law will put less of a burden on children of immigrants born in Japan – but will show others the exit door.
While Japan has made advances in disability accommodation, a recent incident at Aeon Cinema suggests there’s still a long road ahead.
A lot of Japanese food is very healthy. And then there’s kushikatsu. Learn where to enjoy this fried treat on a stick on your next visit.
With tourists flooding into Japan and taking advantage of the country’s weak currency, some say it’s time to jack up prices for visitors.
A new set of surveys from both within and outside of Japan show that the country is increasingly putting off getting it on.
As Japan debates the rising cost of ramen, one Tokyo restaurant unabashedly charges more than double the average cost. Is it worth the price? Our reviewer decided to find out.
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