PinnedUnseen JapanKinsokuchi: Why You Can’t Enter Japan’s Forbidden PlacesLooking for a great spot to go on your Japan vacation? Well, don’t go to any of THESE places unless you wanna be boiled alive or cursed.·6 min read·Jan 15, 2024--9--9
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Unseen JapanOne Japanese Company Entices Workers with $1.22 Bottomless SteakHow do you incentivize workers? One company in Japan thinks they’ve found the answer: subsidized steak at the corporate cafeteria.·4 min read·15 hours ago----
Unseen JapanWould You Buy This $25K Japan Tour? No One Else Would, EitherIt was supposed to be a luxury tour of a beautiful area of Japan for the world’s elite. So why did no one end up buying it?·6 min read·1 day ago--1--1
Unseen JapanNew VTuber Bar Opens First Location in TokyoWould you go out to drink with your favorite VTuber (virtual YouTuber)? We paid a visit to a new bar in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro.·6 min read·1 day ago----
Unseen JapanJapan Had an Especially Negative Reaction to Apple’s “Crush” AdApple’s controversial “Crush” ad received a negative reaction — especially in Japan. We’ve rounded up some of the most pained reactions.·3 min read·2 days ago----
Unseen JapanWelcome Suica App Aims to Make Tourist Travel in Japan EasierA new app from Japan Railways East set to debut next year will make it easier for tourists to get around.·4 min read·3 days ago----
Unseen JapanJapan’s Most Popular Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants Among Foreign ResidentsIt may be under fire in Japan but conveyor belt sushi is still a popular way to grab a quick bite without breaking the bank.·5 min read·4 days ago----
Unseen JapanFilm Review: “Snack Sakura” Spotlights Ambiguity of Japan’s Fading NightlifeThe new short documentary embraces the retro charm and social ambiguity of Japan’s ubiquitous snack bars.·5 min read·5 days ago----
Unseen JapanThis Shinto Shrine in Tokyo Appeals to Runners, Foodies, and Manga FansPlanning a run? One shrine in Tokyo, made famous by a long-running manga, has a protective charm just for you.·4 min read·5 days ago----