BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Climate Change Spells Record Low Fish Hauls in Japan
Firefly squid are often abundant in Toyama. But changing water temperatures reduced the first-day catch to a paltry 59 squid.
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NEWS
Controversy at Ghibli Park after Guests Post Inappropriate Pictures
Controversy has erupted in online Japanese spaces over photographs of visitors to the newly-opened Ghibli Park simulating assault on underage film characters.
WOMEN
As Gender Equality Advances in Japan, “Miss Contests” Fade
Okinawa is retiring its "Miss Contest" - but it's not the only prefecture revisiting the beauty pageant concept.
CULTURE
The Old Edo Towns of Japan
Want to experience Edo-era Japan? Check out the Koedo areas of Japan that strive to preserve a moment in time.
CULTURE
Sapporo Snow Festival: What to See, How to Enjoy
Sapporo's iconic snow festival is back! Some background on its history, what to expect, and how to make the most of your…
TRAVEL
Japan’s Morioka Hailed as New Top Tourist Attraction
Want to do something a little different on your trip to Japan? Get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and head north to…
TRAVEL
Tourist Areas in Japan Struggle with Ill-Mannered Visitors
Various spots in Japan - including a rail crossing made famous by the manga Slam Dunk - are dealing with obnoxious tourists.…
CULTURE
Namahage: In Japan’s Akita, Demons Ring in the New Year
The namahage are wild, Krampus-like New Year's mountain gods of Akita Prefecture. But what's the story behind the horns and straw coats?