Jay Allen, Author at Unseen Japan

Convenience stores in Japan didn't always sell sushi. Today, the dish is a top draw, not just for residents, but for travelers…

Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.

A viral social media post raised fears that scammers would use the pics to blackmail men for either money or marriage.

Japan's "no-pan kissa" were part of a wave of new sex establishments in the 1980s. They disappeared almost as quickly as they…

(Subscriber content) Two men invaded the home of an "exposé" influencer, beat him, and microwaved his phone. Here's why few people feel…

Village Vanguard is a bookstore and then some. But its recent financial troubles indicate it might have stretched itself too thin.

More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be…

Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM…