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Keiunkan: Why You Should Visit Japan’s Oldest Onsen
Hot springs are a hallmark of Japanese culture. Japan's oldest onsen is 1300 years old and still going strong. Here's how Keiunkan…
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Why More Japanese Service Employees Are Hiding Their Names
A rising awareness of customer harassment and stalking in Japan means more employees are hiding their identities.
Business and Economy
Staffless Shops in Japan See Success – and Theft
Japan is renowned for its customer service. However, in the near future, there may be no one serving you at all. Here's…
Travel
This App for Japan Travelers Just Made Trip Planning Easier
One of Japan's oldest apps for helping inbound travelers get around says it's made it easier for visitors to plan trips across…
Business and Economy
As Summers Heat Up, Smelly Customers Challenge Japan’s “Omotenashi”
A user at one game center in Japan reeked so badly that customers complained, and employees said they "wanted to vomit." As…
Travel
Nerima City: What to Do in “The Birthplace of Japanese Anime”
A short train ride from Ikebukuro, Nerima City is the quintessential Japanese suburb. Still, it has some great places to explore for…
News
Yakatabune: Why You Should See Japan by River Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing meal while soaking in the sights of Japan. Read more to learn about yakatabune, their hundreds-year-old history in Japan,…
Entertainment
Love Bullet: Fans Worldwide Rush to Save Yuri Manga
It's not even officially available in other languages yet - but the outpouring of social media support for the manga Love Bullet,…