BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Have South Korean Convenience Stores Eclipsed Japan’s Combini?
Korean convenience stores now outnumber Japanese ones per capita. But what’s behind their success, and what makes them different? We look at…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
TRAVEL
Poll: Increasing Support in Japan for Two-Tier Tourist Pricing
More spots in Japan are establishing two-tier pricing for inbound tourists - and more Japanese residents approve than ever before. Here's why…
TRAVEL
Are Foreign Tourists Eating All of Japan’s Rice?
Japan is facing a shortage of rice. Newspapers and TV reports are partially blaming inbound tourists. We ran the numbers - and…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Why Popular Anime Tourism Spots Want Otaku to Move In
Would YOU move to your favorite anime? Increasingly, some hardcore fans are doing just that. Here's why some locales in Japan want…
NEWS
Are Tokyo Subways Prepared for Floods?
With a vast network of subways and underground shopping malls, the threat of floods in Tokyo is serious. Here's how the city…
POLITICS
New Poll: Japan (Really) Wants Kamala Harris for US President
She's surging ahead in the polls in the US. But what do people in Japan think of Kamala Harris' presidential aspirations? According…
FOOD
Why Japan’s Combini Eat-In Rules are Confusing
Everyone loves Japan's combini. Foreign tourists are enjoying their eat-in spaces too. But are tourists unfairly taking the blame for not following…
TRAVEL
Visit Japan’s Six Most Enchanting Remote Islands
Need a break from the hustle and bustle? These six Japanese islands offer peace, quiet, and a chance to unwind amidst natural…