Travel
Japan to Extend Ban on Admission of Non-Resident Foreigners
The blows keep coming for those locked out of Japan, as the government extends its entry ban following the spread of the…
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Travel
Book Reviews
Is James Clavell’s Shogun Accurate History – Or Pure Fiction?
UJ staff writer Dr. Nyri Bakkalian reads and critiques James Clavell's epically long-winded 1975 novel "Shogun" so you don't have to.
Business and Economy
A Popular Japanese Bakery Chain Disappears Overnight
All 28 stores suddenly closed. Lenders and employees left unpaid. Its CEO suddenly missing. What the heck happened to Japan's Bellbe?
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The Japanese Rice Cooker: A History of Trials and Errors
Learn what led to the development of the Japanese rice cooker and how it found a home in just about every Japanese…
Law & Crime
Why This Japanese Couple Divorces Every Three Years
Married Japanese couples are prevented by law from having separate last names. But one Tokyo couple has found a clever workaround.
History
The Snow Monkeys of Japan: A Fascinating History
They were a part of Japanese folklore for centuries before they enjoyed international fame. Learn more about Japan's snow monkeys.
Food
Is Putting Wasabi in Soy Sauce Rude?
A lot of people - both in and out of Japan - do it. But is it "rude"? A new manga on…
Law & Crime
Nevada-Tan: Japan’s Murderer Turned Internet Trend
Her case made national headlines - and became a cult sensation. What happened to "Nevada-tan"? And how has the victim's family coped?