History
The War of Brides and Babies: Behind Japan’s “Anti-Communist” Mixed-Race Baby Boom
How the Red Cross and other organizations used war brides and the adoption of mixed-race children to fight the Cold War.
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Navigating Life in Japan: The Hidden Mental Health Struggles of Foreign Residents
Navigating the unfamiliar landscape of Japan can take a toll on your mental health. Here's how to get help when you need…
Travel
Suica Penguin Retirement Announcement Sparks Fan Outcry in Japan
The character, created by a children's book author, has been the face of the popular transit card since its inception in 2001.
Travel
Suica Unleashed: JR East Will Increase Low Balance Limit on Popular Transit Card
The Suica public transit card from Japan's JR East isn't just a transit card, it's an oft-used cashless payment method as well.
Society
Vaccine Hesitancy Persists in Japan Despite Government Efforts
A combination of government missteps and online disinformation has steadily eroded public trust in the life-saving practice.
Travel
Inside the New $2K a Night Luxury Ryokan in Tokyo’s Ginza
The new offering provides a luxurious stay in one of Tokyo's most luxurious districts. But is it still an authentic ryokan experience?
Travel
Unseen Shimane: Despite Japan’s Tourism Boom, the “Land of the Gods” Ranks Last
As tourists create overcrowded conditions across Japan, one of the country's most spiritually symbolic prefectures remains overlooked.
Insider
[Insider] Japan’s Obsession With Punishing Foreigners is a Ticking Time Bomb
Japan's ruling class can't admit how badly it's failed the country. So it's blaming foreigners for all its problems instead.