Law & Crime
“Sugar Baby Riri” – and Her Host – Face Jail Time for Fraud
A woman who made millions as a sugar baby in Japan is on trial for fraud - and so is the host…
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Culture
Shibuya Goes Hardcore in Its Crackdown on Halloween Fun
Shibuya announced this year that it was banning Halloween celebrations - and they've made it clear that they mean business.
Food
Check Out These Delicious Cafes, Kissas, and Junkissas Around Tokyo
Wanna rest a bit and grab a coffee or snack while seeing the Tokyo sites? Here are some of our favorite spots…
Travel
How Long Does a Japan Subway Card Last, Anyway?
Got a Suica or Pasmo card sitting in a desk drawer for your next visit to Japan? Here's how long you have…
Travel
Are Japanese TV Interviews with Tourists Staged?
Why are "tourist on the street" interviews so abundant on Japanese TV? One local columnist says it's because, for TV producers, they're…
Travel
A True Tourist Trap: This Hotel in Japan Doesn’t Exist
A true tourist trap? Japanese customers who used Booking.com had their vacations ruined recently thanks to a hotel that someone made up.
Technology
Will AI-Powered Cameras Be Watching You in Shibuya?
Do you always feel like someone's watching you? That may be true in Shibuya if one company's plan for 100 AI-powered cameras…
Japanese Language
Advanced Japanese Reading Practice with Side-by-Side Readers
Want to read Japanese newspapers or essays? Preparing for JLPT N1? Here's how to level up your Japanese game with side-by-side readers.