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Japan (Finally!) Announces Full Opening for Visa-Free Tourism
It’s the moment that those who love Japan have been waiting on for years. After imposing a set of onerous

Forever 21 is returning to Japan, trying to avoid repeating same mistake as last time
American fashion brand Forever 21 opened its first store in Japan in 2009, and its mix of stylish designs and affordable prices quickly

It’s Official: Japan’s “High-End” Shokupan Bread Boom is Bust
Food fads come and food fads go. A lot of them have gone in the past several years as businesses

Comedian Yuki Nivez Talks Stand-Up in Japan; Upcoming Show
Stand-up may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering comedy in Japan. The country has its

Suzuki Suzumi: Hostesses in Japan Aren’t Paid to be Harassed
It’s been several weeks since reports surfaced that Kabuki and TV actor Kagawa Teruyuki (99.9%, Hanzawa Naoki) sexually harassed and

Middle-Age Divorce in Japan Is (Still) On the Rise
Japan still have a relatively low divorce rate compared to other countries. But new statistics from the Japanese government show

Momiji Tempura: Celebrate Fall With This Tasty Snack
When you think of maple leaves, you probably imagine gorgeous red, yellow, and orange autumn vistas. If you were asked

Häagen-Dazs’ Japan’s new sweet potato ice cream disappoints AND completely satisfies us
September is kind of a weird time for sweets in Japan. On the one hand, foodies are eager to enjoy

Japanese Company Shows Off New Hoverbike at Motor Show
We’ve gotten used to the fast pace of technological innovation in the modern era. Inventions like the Internet and the