Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country are places that look like they belong somewhere else entirely: ...

In Japan, a dual pricing model could see tourists charged more than locals in an effort to increase revenue and combat overtourism. Junguria Okinawa, a theme park scheduled to open in northern Okinawa ...

From hugging chairs to host and hostess bars, Japan's anti-loneliness attractions are bizarre to say the least. AFP/Getty Images (left); Jimmy Im (right) When I visited Tokyo last month, I made a ...

Being a pop culture writer and a proud geek of all trades, Jo (They/Them) loves to dissect fandoms and marvel at their insides. The entirety of The Lord of the Rings, superhero origins, the Ghost of ...