JR East is letting riders vote on its new mascot. But some expressed skepticism that their opinion would be taken seriously.

Rental housing is readily available for individuals, married couples, and families in Japan, but much harder to find for a group of friends. While sharing a house or apartment may be common in other ...

How a legal oversight allows some men in Japan to turn a nice need into an excuse to meet - and stalk - young women.

This is a question most travelers to Japan want to know. The answer is less about memorizing vocab and more about how you ...

The move by the city that hosts 9% of the country's vacation rentals is part of a wave of restrictions sweeping the country.

As Japan works to combat population decline, a new government report says many unmarried young people intend to stay that way ...

Will an izakaya, soapland, or happening bar turn you away for having tattoos? Here's what you need to know before exploring ...