It’s a familiar story, told by prostitutes the world over: A lousy childhood, a yearning to be loved and sizable debts, to be paid off the only way they know how, by streetwalking. “I handled up to ...

Tokyo police said they have arrested a gang of touts who pretended to be working for a well-known “izakaya” pub chain to lure customers to unrelated eateries that charged exorbitant prices. On the ...

Japan is famous for being one of the safest countries in the world, but one place locals and guidebooks will warn you about is Tokyo’s Kabukicho. While the area itself isn’t particularly dangerous, ...

Tokyo police arrested the owner of a girls bar in the Kabukicho nightlife district on Saturday on suspicion of operating illegally. Toshihiko Yahata, 35, owner of 55 Lounge, was the first to be ...

Kabukicho 歌舞伎町 may be known for its adult-oriented nightlife, but September is festival season in the district. The festivals started out as a way to give thanks to the gods for good harvests, and ...

An area of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward where many women stand waiting for customers to engage in prostitution is seen on July 15, 2023. (Mainichi/Shota Harumashi) TOKYO -- The Metropolitan Police Department ...

Until now, Kabukicho had a reputation for being home to the bulk of the city’s host clubs and love hotels, not to mention Shinjuku’s giant Godzilla statue, yet with the opening of #000T – a shop ...

Tokyo’s constantly changing and evolving, and it can be a tad overwhelming to keep up with all the new and upcoming attractions. There’s a lot to look forward to in 2023, including the new teamLab ...