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--10--10
PinnedUnseen JapanWhy Japanese Women Traveling to Hawaii are Being Turned Away·6 min read·Nov 24, 2023--25--25
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.·7 min read·1 day 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.·6 min read·1 day ago----
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.·3 min read·2 days 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.·5 min read·4 days ago----
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.·4 min read·4 days ago--1--1
Unseen JapanHow Men in Japan Harass Female Athletes with Infrared CamerasSome men in Japan have found a new way to harass women.·5 min read·4 days ago--4--4
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?·5 min read·6 days ago--1--1
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?·5 min read·Jun 17, 2024--1--1