Business and Economy
SOD Land, Kabukicho’s “Adult Theme Park”, Running Again After Police Shutdown
Last year, cops shut down a major adult video maker's Kabukicho bar. Now it's back - and its owner is grousing about…
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Travel
Japan Pocket Wifi: Best Way to Stay Connected While Traveling?
Japan's lack of public wifi can be a problem for travelers. Here's why a pocket wifi device is an affordable and versatile…
Japanese Language
Why You Should Never Learn Japanese with Romaji
Some argue that beginners to the Japanese language can skip the writing system and just use romaji. Here's why that's never a…
Entertainment
New Sailor Moon Manhole Covers Celebrate the Series in Its Ritzy Setting
Minato City in Tokyo will celebrate Sailor Moon in March with manhole covers around the wealthy neighborhood of Azabu-juban. The event brings…
Food
Japan Debates: What’s the Best Raw Egg on Rice Recipe?
Do you stir before putting the egg on - or after? And IS there one right way to eat tamago kake gohan,…
Travel
Tourists Love Koedo Kawagoe – and The City Doesn’t Know Why
Koedo Kawagoe's Edo-era charm is attracting more tourists than ever better - but the city is at a loss to explain its…
Entertainment
Sexy Tanaka-San: A Fumbled Drama Adaptation, a Tragic Death
The sudden death of manga author Ashihara Hinako has other authors speaking out about how their works are adapted for television.
Society
Japan Researchers Make Breakthrough Link Between Baths and Happiness
No need to be shy about taking extra soaks in the tub. A research team in Japan says more bath time may…