[ad_1] Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) just can’t seem to steer clear of trouble these days. It’s like every other headline features the party tangled up in more misconduct and shady dealings. But let’s be real, this isn’t some recent trend for them. The LDP has a track record as long as your arm, …
New Uproar Over LDP Bondage Party is Second Scandal in Two Months Read More »
[ad_1] Japan is logging a record number of tourists recently, breaking records previously set in 2019. However, with the boon to businesses comes a new set of problems as tourism interferes with residential and business life. In the latest development, Kyoto’s Gion neighborhood says it’ll charge people if they ignore clearly posted warnings on private …
Why Kyoto’s Gion Will Start Leveling Fines on Trespassing Tourists Read More »
[ad_1] Japanese food has a magnetic pull for travelers worldwide. It’s one of those food scenes that is just about everywhere, having taken the world by storm some time ago. With Japanese restaurants springing up left and right, people from all corners are eager to explore the delicious world of Japanese flavors. Now, a brand-new …
What Are the Most Popular Restaurants in Shinjuku for Tourists? Read More »
[ad_1] Child pornography is making headlines in Japan. Stories of abuse in childcare, new legal barriers between sex offenders and children, and ever-evolving AI technologies that need better safeguards. Content warning: This story discusses issues of child sexual exploitation. Serial rapist unveiled Nagumi Osada, 27, a former male nursery school teacher in Tokyo was rearrested …
Day Care Worker in Japan Arrested for Fourth Time on Child Porn Charges Read More »
[ad_1] Image: James Hetfield ESP Guitar from Instrumentguys.com ESP guitars are legendary. While the legacy of these Japanese guitars doesn’t stretch back half as far as Gibson or Fender, this hardly stopped ESP from taking the worlds of rock and metal by storm during the late 20th century, inspiring guitarists of just about every musical …
[ad_1] Image: Kurt Cobain playing Fender guitar from the-sun.com Since 1946, the American guitar brand, Fender, has remained top-dog of the music world. At least, that’s what most people safely assume, given the era-spanning ubiquity of the Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars across pop music, played by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Harry Styles. …
What is the difference between Fender USA and Japan? Read More »
[ad_1] Revisions to Japan’s Immigration Laws, set to go into effect on June 15th, are already changing lives for the better – and for the worse. Changes will grant residency to Japan-born schoolchildren under provisional release with their families. However, the same revisions will remove prospective refugees’ rights to stay in Japan if their pending …
Japan’s Revised Immigration Law Will Help Schoolchildren, Deport Others Read More »
[ad_1] If you were to set foot in Japan today, you might miss it at first glance, but there’s been an extraordinary urban makeover over the past decade. From sleek ramps to shiny new elevators, cities have experienced remarkable transformation to embrace inclusivity. Japan is employing new designs to meet the needs of disabled and …
Japan Cinema Under Fire for Suggesting Wheelchair User Go Elsewhere Read More »
[ad_1] Japanese cuisine has a reputation for being healthy. While much of it is, this is also a country that loves itself some fried foods. While most people know about kara-age (fried chicken), fewer know about its delicious cousin: kushikatsu (串カツ) or deep-fried skewers. Learn more about where this treat came from and the most …
Kushikatsu: The Best Deep-Fried Skewers in Tokyo Read More »
[ad_1] It’s no secret: more tourists are visiting Japan than ever before. That has some Japanese businesses up-charging for their services, raising prices for tourists and cash-strapped locals alike. That disparity has some wondering whether businesses shouldn’t implement separate pricing for tourists. While there’s public support for the idea, some merchants aren’t ready to jump …
Will Japan Start a “Two-Tier” Charging System for Tourists? Read More »