A Japan travel company analyzed 50 top onsen destinations to find the best for winter visits. Hakone (surprise!) won with 60+ bath houses, affordable prices (some just 500 yen), and easy Tokyo access. Find out which other locations made the cut. buff.ly/t

The Ishikawa Prefectural Library drew 1.37 million visitors last year. Ishikawa Prefecture has a population of 1.08 million- meaning it had more visitors than residents. It's been Japan's #1 prefectural library three years running. buff.ly/razEPY0

The Ishikawa Prefectural Library drew 1.37 million visitors last year. Ishikawa Prefecture has a population of 1.08 million- meaning it had more visitors than residents. It's been Japan's #1…

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Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store

Hopefully, this is just a mini stop on Ministop’s road to success. The convenience store ecosystem in Japan is dominated by three apex predators: Family Mart, 7-Eleven, and Lawson. Then, there exists…

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There is an animal in Japan called a tanuki. I’ve heard that this animal is rare in other parts of the world. It’s a cute animal that you sometimes spot in the mountains in the wild. I’d say it’s about the size of something between a cat and a dog. #Illus

There is an animal in Japan called a tanuki. I’ve heard that this animal is rare in other parts of the world. It’s a cute animal that you sometimes spot in the mountains in the wild. I’d say it’s…

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When Marin Group closed 21 soaplands overnight, cast found out via a LINE message. Classified as independent contractors, they got none of the protections full-time workers receive. The incident highlights the precarious position of sex workers in Japan's

When Marin Group closed 21 soaplands overnight, cast found out via a LINE message. Classified as independent contractors, they got none of the protections full-time workers receive. The incident…

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back on my bullshit (wip)

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