TRAVEL
It’s End of March – Where Are Japan’s Cherry Blossoms? (Updated)
Everyone's been waiting in Japan for the cherry blossoms to bloom. But thanks to the weather, sightseers may be waiting a little…
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CULTURE
Enmusubi: The Japanese Ritual of Forging Romantic Connections
Is it love...or is it destiny? A look into the concept of enmusubi, including Japan's most famous "power spots" for forging new…
TRAVEL
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…
TRAVEL
Izumo Taisha: The Shrine You Must Visit At Least Once
Once a year, Japan's multitude of gods leave the rest of the country. Where do they gather? At Izumo Taisha.
POLITICS
New Uproar Over LDP Bondage Party is Second Scandal in Two Months
An ill-considered bondage event has the Youth Division of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party reeling from its second scandal in two months.
TRAVEL
Why Kyoto’s Gion Will Start Leveling Fines on Trespassing Tourists
As Japan wrestles with problems created by overtourism, Kyoto's Gion neighborhood decides it needs to start leveling fines.
FOOD
What Are the Most Popular Restaurants in Shinjuku for Tourists?
Tokyo's culinary scene is a magnet for tourists, but some eateries have truly captivated the hearts — and stomachs — of inbound…
LAW & CRIME
Day Care Worker in Japan Arrested for Fourth Time on Child Porn Charges
The multiple arrests of a daycare worker on child sexual exploitation charges highlight Japan's challenges in protecting kids.