TRAVEL
Swedish Embassy’s Japan Vending Machine Promotes “Swedish Culture,” Such as Tacos
Want to try a taste of Sweden in Japan? Who wouldn't?! Now you can thanks to a limited edition vending machine in…
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TRAVEL
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Why This Bookstore in Tokyo is Charging Admission
Would you pay to shop in a bookstore? Many in Japan would. Here's why Bunkitsu and other admission-based bookstores are booming.
LAW & CRIME
Netflix Japan to Release Documentary on the Lucie Blackman Murder
Fresh news about the documentary on one of Japan's most infamous murder cases - and an exclusive interview with a featured reporter.
TRAVEL
French Tourist Arrested for Punching a Woman in Roppongi
A 23-year-old French man had too wild of a night in Roppongi that ended with him slugging a woman and, eventually, being…
CULTURE
Japan’s Deepest Train Station is Now Harder to Access
How a hard-to-fix foreign elevator is forcing some passengers at this Tokyo Station to take the stairs (assuming they can).
CULTURE
How Roppongi Became a Hotspot for Foreigners in Tokyo
Roppongi is famous for its high population of foreigners. Why is it so popular with tourists? And how do Tokyo residents feel…