JR East to expand wheelchair assistance services in 2025
JR East are expanding wheelchair accessibility options across all lines from February 2025.
James Richardson
James Richardson is a writer and Japan enthusiast. After living and working in Tokyo for over a decade, he shares his insights on Japanese society, culture, and current events.
First foreign tour bus driver approved under Japan’s new visa program
A 40-year-old Indonesian national has become the first to achieve "specified skilled worker" status under the "automobile and transportation business" category.
Trump set to visit Japan during 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba revealed that he expects U.S. President to visit Japan during the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Embassy and police fail to protect Japanese woman murdered in Hungary
The tragic murder of a 43-year-old Japanese woman in Budapest has sparked widespread outrage.
South Park POP UP SHOP In Shinjuku
A Pop Up Shop for the hit series South Park will visit Tokyo this February.
Sanrio x Calpis – 12 cute new bottle designs set to hit stores
Asahi Soft Drinks is set to launch a new collection of Calpis bottles featuring beloved Sanrio characters.
Woman drinking directly from communal pitcher shocks Japan – but were her actions legal or not?
Video of a woman drinking directly from a communal pitcher leads many to ask - "is this illegal?"
Police officer arrested for entering womens changing room whilst guarding Fukushima disaster area
A Hokkaido Police officer was arrested in Fukushima Prefecture on suspicion of trespassing whilst attempting to commit an act of voyeurism.
Japanese city leads the way as marriage support extended to LGBTQ+ couples
Ichikawa city in Chiba Prefecture has announced a new system granting support to those in LGBTQ+ relationships.