4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1040+ words) If you've ever felt you don't have enough support when studying Japanese, you're not alone. A MEXT survey shows that Japan is failing to provide support for foreigners learning the language. According to a recent study conducted by Yamanashi Prefecture,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1005+ words) Ramen shops in Japan, many of which are owner-operated, are often famous for having their own idiosyncrasies. There's a whole culture of rules, for example, that surround eating at the famous Jir" brand. One shop in Saitama Prefecture has made…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (942+ words) Right-wing movements around the world scapegoat immigrants as the cause of social ills, and Japan is no exception; last year, the national parliament solidified its conservative coalition around an ascendant far-right faction, while anti-foreigner content is doing numbers on social…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1405+ words) A major Japanese publisher prioritized profits over a victim's safety, new court documents reveal. In two separate cases, the publisher ran content from manga artists convicted of sexually assaulting minors under pseudonyms. Manga fans around the world have piled on…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1027+ words) When you're an idol trying to make a buck in a crowded marketplace, sometimes you gotta go to extremes to get attention. At least that seems to be the philosophy driving one idol group, whose unfortunately-named star made headlines this…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (833+ words) Polls consistently show that most travelers who come to Japan are most looking forward to the food. Sushi is at the top of their list. Once a humble street snack sold by fishmongers to move unsold stock, it is now…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1153+ words) Shinjuku is so vast and dense with establishments that it can be difficult to conceive of just how much activity is happening here at any time. And as with so many places in Tokyo, it can be hard to perceive…...