TRAVEL
Why AI Translation Makes For An Awkward Japan Trip
More tourists report using AI translation - even though many admit it sucks. Here are better alternatives than talking through a machine.
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FOOD
Why Japan’s Combini Can’t Beat Mister Donut
Mister Donut is facing fierce competition from the likes of 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here's why it remains Japan's top donut choice.
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Eating On People’s Porches: Overtourism Overwhelms Ine, Japan’s “Venice of the East”
The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 - an estimated 270 times its population.
TRAVEL
Bunkitsu Tokyo: New, Sprawling Bookstore Cafe Is a Wonderland of Relaxation
The massive new bookstore, with over 100,000 books, offers three cafes where you can choose to hang out for an hour -…
POLITICS
“Honorary Man”: Takaichi Sanae Scorned, Shunned by Japanese Feminists
The woman who may be Japan's first prime minister is under fire for her "fossil-like thinking" on women's rights.
FOOD
Tokyo Ramen Festa Showcases Dish’s Regional Variety Over 12 Days
Here's your chance to try some of Japan's best ramen from across the country in a single location in Tokyo's Setagaya City.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Shopping Giant Mercari Eyes the Global Market With New App
Japan's most popular online marketplace is only available in a handful of other countries. That's all about to change.
TECHNOLOGY
Japan Is Betting That Tourists Want…NFTs?!
The world has moved on from the NFT scam. Japan, however, thinks it's found a nifty new tool to promote regional tourism.