Travel Alerts•
BYD to rev up Japan sales with EV mini-dealerships
China automaker eyes growth overseas from minicars amid struggles at home
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Events•
Before the Bidet: The Gritty, Wild History of Ancient Japanese Toilets
Before 21st-century Japanese smart toilets with built-in bidets, seat warmers and the Otohime flushing sound effect for drowning out the natural bathroom noises of shy privy users, there was the kaway
Source: Tokyo Weekender
Culture•
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Mr. Sato leads an office roundtable discussion on weird things Japanese schools have said “Nope, you can’t do that” about. As we’ve touched on recently, Japan is currently in the grip of sticker fever
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Inclusive education for students with disabilities advancing in Japan
Efforts to foster an environment that welcomes those with and without disabilities have helped one student realize her dream of studying abroad.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
The long road to recovery after the CRA’s election loss
The new party must find new leadership after a crushing debut defeat.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
In-home trespassing, public urination, and other bad manners bring an end to a local tradition. If you’ve got even a little bit of interest in traveling in Japan, odds are that on multiple times over
Source: SoraNews24
Food•
Budget-Friendly Ski Packages for the 2025-2026 Season
With the temperatures icy as anything, there’s still time for a few winter adventures near Tokyo. Read on for some of the best ski packages, lesson plans, and other deals. Yes yes. While Hokkaidō may
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
Culture•
Ilia Malinin beats Japanese rival Shun Sato to secure U.S. figure skating team gold
Ilia Malinin beat Japanese rival Shun Sato in a head-to-head showdown at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday night, helping the U.S. defend its team figure skating gold…
Source: Japan Today
Culture•
Toyota changes CEO despite its strength through industry turmoil
Analysts had expressed surprise at the move, given Toyota's relative success at steering through the cascade of challenges facing all global carmakers.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
With 68 seats, female representation in Lower House slips to second-highest level
The women account for 14.6% of all elected Lower House lawmakers, after female candidates secured a record 73 seats the 2024 general election.
Source: The Japan Times
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