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LIVING IN JAPAN

Beware the Bed Bugs on Your Next Japan Trip

A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to…

TRAVEL

Japan Struggles to Find Solutions to Overtourism

Residents of tourist hotspots in Japan are expressing their frustration as overtourism causes congestion and creates safety hazards. Learn how Japan's Tourism…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japan’s GDP Falls to 4th Place Behind Germany: IMF

Move over, Japan: the country's economic power continues to wane as its GDP now places it only 4th in the world. Learn…

FOOD

Check Out These Delicious Cafes, Kissas, and Junkissas Around Tokyo

Wanna rest a bit and grab a coffee or snack while seeing the Tokyo sites? Here are some of our favorite spots…

TRAVEL

Will Japan Mandate Tourists To Travel With Tour Guides Soon?

Is your experience of Japan about to become a lot more regulated? A new proposal would require tourists in some cases to…

ENVIRONMENT

Hay Fever in Japan Next Spring May Be Worse Than Ever

Hanami or Hanamizu? Forecasts say hay fever in Japan next year is set to be among the worst ever experienced.

TRAVEL

How Long Does a Japan Subway Card Last, Anyway?

Got a Suica or Pasmo card sitting in a desk drawer for your next visit to Japan? Here's how long you have…

TRAVEL

Are Japanese TV Interviews with Tourists Staged?

Why are "tourist on the street" interviews so abundant on Japanese TV? One local columnist says it's because, for TV producers, they're…