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
PinnedUnseen JapanWhy Japanese Women Traveling to Hawaii are Being Turned AwayNov 24, 202325Nov 24, 202325
Unseen JapanThe Best Ways to Get Around in JapanYou’re coming to Japan! But how do you get from point A to point B? Here’s a guide to the best ways to get around the country.5d ago5d ago
Unseen JapanTokyo’s Election Poster Boards are Out of ControlA legal loophole has enabled one party to “hijack” the official election boards for the Tokyo governor’s race. The result is pure chaos.5d ago15d ago1
Unseen JapanShinjuku and Shibuya Introduce New Street Drinking BansShibuya will ban public drinking all year around, while Shinjuku will bar it during Halloween. Not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.6d ago6d ago
Unseen JapanYosakoi Festivals: The Global Phenomenon of a Local DanceKochi’s Yosakoi festival has spread around the world due to the way it uniquely centers creativity and freedom.Jun 21Jun 21
Unseen JapanNew Silent Cafe in Osaka Employs Mostly Deaf StaffA new cafe in Osaka that employs mostly deaf and hard-of-hearing staff builds on Japan’s growing tradition of cafes that revel in silence.Jun 211Jun 211
Unseen JapanHow Men in Japan Harass Female Athletes with Infrared CamerasSome men in Japan have found a new way to harass women.Jun 216Jun 216
Unseen JapanHimeji Castle’s Two-Tier Pricing Proposal for Tourists Sparks BacklashHimeji Castle says it may charge foreign tourists four times more than locals. Is two-tier pricing in Japan sending mixed messages?Jun 191Jun 191
Unseen JapanWhen in Japan, Avoid the Bar Barkers at All CostsIt’s illegal in Japan to target people on the street and lure them into a bar. So why do so many businesses do it anyway?Jun 171Jun 171