Popular Tokyo Meeting Place Shutting Down! Goodbye Shinjuku Alta
The popular Tokyo meeting spot Shinjuku Alta has announced it will be shutting down as of the end of February 2025. The original news …
Two Men Arrested for Stealing 4.98 Million Yen Yu-Gi-Oh Card
Two men in Tokyo were arrested on March 22nd for allegedly having stolen a Yu-Gi-Oh card (Blue Eyes White Dragon) value at 4.98 million …
My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 120
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the worst 3 mistakes I made while learning Japanese. Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu …
Why there’s a DOGE statue in Japan! Here’s why… | Japan Station 119
On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about the new statue of the famous Kabosu the shibainu (a.k.a. Doge) that was erected in Sakura …
I Was Harassed in Japan | Japan Station 116
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the time I was harassed in Japan.. Topics Discussed Getting harassed in Japan How I dealt …
Maritime Officer Disciplined for Using Syringe to Spray Woman with Bodily Fluid
A disgusting change from all the coronavirus news. A 48-year-old officer of Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force has been disciplined in connection with an …
Kagawa Tries to Make Kids Play Less Video Games via Puzzling New Ordinance
Because politicians in Kagawa have nothing better to do. Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku is a relatively rural area of Japan that …
Dementia in Japan: A Look at Some of the Problems Facing Japan and Measures Being Undertaken
A brief overview of dementia in Japan. With about a third of Japan’s population aged 65 or older and no signs of this number …
Toyota Announces Plan to Build High Tech “Woven” City in Shizuoka, Japan [Video]
A rundown of Toyota’s Woven City project and why Toyota may succeed where Google struggled. One of the most exciting news to come out …
Kumamon Turns 10 Years Old in 2020 and He’s Having a Party in Kumamoto to Celebrate
Oh, bear fairies. They grow up so quickly. It’s no secret that Japan has a lot of mascots. Just about every town, city, and …
All About the Chūō Shinkansen and the History that Led to the Creation of the Fastest Train in the World
An in-depth look at the history of the Shinkansen “bullet train” and the future of high-speed rail travel in Japan. Speed has always …
Why Sapporo Will Host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Marathon Instead of Tokyo
An overview of why the Tokyo 2020 Olympic marathon will be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido. With just months until the start of the Tokyo …
