Travel Alerts•
Yamaguchi: Man Found Beaten to Death
A 74-year-old man was found dead in his Ube City home. Police have confirmed he was beaten to death, prompting an investigation.
Source: Japan Today
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Verstappen Unhappy with New F1 Car
Max Verstappen voices concerns about the new Formula 1 car's drivability. This season introduces significant changes to engines, aerodynamics, and chassis.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
A convenience store find waiting to be discovered by customers. On a recent convenience store run to a local 7-Eleven, we came across a sign in front of the counter telling us that they offer freshly
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
What sounds like a crime against food, turned out to be a cute and delicious surprise. With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, it’s time to start thinking about what to present to your loved one, w
Source: SoraNews24
Visa•
What the Heck is Setsubun?
A deep dive into this delightfully devilish Japanese holiday signaling the coming of spring.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
Food•
Getting From Narita to Shinjuku
Shinjuku, with its huge variety of accommodation (not to mention dining, shopping, and nightlife options), is an excellent place to base yourself in Tokyo. But now you need to work out how to get ther
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
Travel Alerts•
Uneasy Dhaka-Delhi reset looms over Bangladesh election
Vote offers chance for shift, but tensions remain around Hasina, sport and energy
Source: Nikkei Asia
Visa•
Who’s on Japanese Banknotes? The History and Faces on Your Yen
Who’s on the yen? Learn about Japanese banknotes, the figures they feature, and what they reveal about Japan today.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
Culture•
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
Mister Donut is Japan’s most broadly loved donut chain, but this kind of behavior is more divisive. Recently, a debate broke out online in Japan regarding Mister Donut. The topic wasn’t whether or not
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico in joyous Super Bowl halftime show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny on Sunday turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party, delivering his hits on one of the world's biggest stages -- and…
Source: Japan Today
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