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.Jan 1510Jan 1510
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Unseen JapanFun Museums in Tokyo: 12 Exhibits Off the Beaten PathCheck out these offbeat museums to spice up your trip.1h ago1h ago
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Unseen JapanAre Japan’s Amazon Drivers at Their Breaking Point?A series of news reports — and a new movie — have taken Amazon Japan to task for the stress it puts on delivery drivers.3d ago3d ago
Unseen JapanOvertourism Helps Revive Retro Ghost Town Near Mt. FujiIt was a shopping center on its last legs. Learn how a “retro” Showa-era location near Mt. Fuji has gone viral — and come back to life.3d ago3d ago
Unseen JapanSurvey: Tokyo World’s 3rd Best Foodie CapitalIs Tokyo a foodie’s paradise? A new survey argues the city is one of the best capital cities in the world for culinary experiences.6d ago6d ago
Unseen JapanHas Shibuya Gotten Boring? Why Tokyo’s Youth Have FledIt used to be a centerpiece of Tokyo’s youth culture. Have tourism, global retail, and old men conspired to make Shibuya dull?Sep 122Sep 122
Unseen Japan“Impression Zombies” Are Making Japanese Social Media WorseThey’re making X harder to use — and spreading dangerous misinformation.Sep 111Sep 111
