Wanted: Ripped Luffy cosplayers! Tokyo’s One Piece gym invites anime fans to compete in new contest
One Piece Fitness BragMen gym in Tokyo is launching a bodybuilding competition with a unique twist.
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“Dining terrorism” strikes Japanese beef bowl chain as viral video shows woman drinking directly from communal water pitcher
A storm is brewing online, fueled by a viral video that captures a moment of shockingly poor judgment at a popular Japanese beef bowl chain.
Suzuki & Mitsubishi recall: 74,000 dangerous cars on Japan’s roads
In a move that has raised concerns about vehicle safety, Suzuki and Mitsubishi Motors have issued recalls for a significant number of their vehicles.
Japan invests in attracting digital nomads with new subsidies
The Japan Tourism Agency is launching a new initiative to attract digital nomads to the country.
Beyond Tokyo and Osaka – new initiative aims to boost tourism to Western Japan
A coalition of local governments in Western Japan has launched the "Western Golden Route" initiative.
Tourist apprehended for upskirt voyeurism in Kyoto
A 30-year-old Taiwanese investor was arrested by police in Kyoto on the 4th of February on suspicion of attempted voyeurism.
Can you visit Japan with a criminal record?
Unfortunately, incidents of tourists committing crimes in Japan are on the rise.
Nintendo earnings take a hit – lack of new games blamed for downturn
Nintendo recently held its third-quarter financial results briefing, revealing lower than expected sales of both consoles and games.
Nintendo reveal date for next Switch 2 update
Nintendo plans to reveal more information about the Switch 2 console as part of a new Nintendo Direct video.
Overtourism leads to parking fees doubling at popular Mount Fuji viewpoints
Fujiyoshida City in Yamanashi Prefecture will implement new parking fees at popular tourist spots from April 2025.