Travel
Check Out the 2026 Cherry Blossom Forecast for Japan
Time to buy your tickets! Here are the predictions for cherry blossoms blooming across Japan so you can time your trip.
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Insider
[Insider] “Itadaki Ojisan”: How a Japanese Throuple Ran a Sugar Daddy Scam
In Japan, you can sue someone who's had an affair with your spouse. One Japanese couple used that to run a daring…
Culture
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan’s Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse
Japan gets less sleep than any other nation. But the country's workaholic Prime Minister doesn't seem to care.
Women
Japan (Finally) Makes Morning-After Pill Available Over the Counter Nationwide
The approval process was long, taking three years from a trial run until approval of sale nationwide without a prescription.
LGBTQ
Small City, Big Pride: Japanese Prefecture Gets Its First Pride Parade
The parade in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, shows how Japan's LGBTQ+ citizens are committed to raising awareness in smaller cities and towns.
Culture
Setsubun: Japan’s Demon-Expelling Festival for Kids of All Ages
Demons out, luck in! How the festival of Setsubun evolved into a tradition enjoyed by kids across Japan every year.
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[Insider] Shinjuku Station: How to Navigate It Like a Pro
It's rated as Tokyo's most confusing train station for a reason. But it's easy to get around once you know a few…
Culture
Rural Men in Japan Are Quitting Their Jobs to Be With Their Partners
It's traditionally been expected that women in Japan will sacrifice their careers for their husbands. That might be changing.