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FOOD

Natto-Smelling Muffins Make a Stink at Tokyo Design Festa

A set of stinky muffins that smelled like a classic (and stinky) Japanese food caused an online stir - and even elicited…

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Japan Politicians Are Eyeing a Crackdown on Host Clubs

Japanese news is rife with stories of host clubs that take advantage of their female customers. Now, lawmakers are getting involved.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

English Language School Gaba in Japan Fines Teachers for Cancelling Lessons

Charged for missing work for emergencies? An internal memo to that effect from Japan-based English school chain Gaba went viral. UJ investigates…

TRAVEL

Tourists are Spending More in Japan Than Ever

Tourism to Japan is almost back to its 2019 levels - but spending is through the roof, with travelers shelling out more…

POLITICS

Japan To Give Out Coupons for New Moms

Will handing out coupons to new moms stop Japan's declining population? The Japanese government sure hopes so. But other signs signal the…

ENTERTAINMENT

Japan is UFO Hot Spot According To US Intelligence

What's that in the sky over western Japan? No one knows...but a few people have some very definitive ideas. The speculation over…

TRAVEL

Japan Struggles to Find Solutions to Overtourism

Residents of tourist hotspots in Japan are expressing their frustration as overtourism causes congestion and creates safety hazards. Learn how Japan's Tourism…

ENTERTAINMENT

Review: Godzilla Minus One is a Monster Disappointment

Godzilla is back for its first Japanese live-action film in seven years with a surprising post-war period piece. The question is, is…