Japan's young adult population is seeing a significant shift. Nearly one in ten young adults in Japan is now a foreign national, impacting the country's cultural landscape.
An Osaka ramen restaurant, Gadoya, is under scrutiny for charging foreign tourists nearly double the price of Japanese-speaking customers. The owner claims it's for 'premium' ramen and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Discover how single Japanese writers celebrated New Year's with unique meals. From traditional soba to homemade bento, see how they embraced the holiday's culinary traditions.
It really puts the “fuk” and “u” back into “fukubukuro.” Lucky bags, also known as “fukubukuro” in Japanese, are a really fun New Year’s tradition that puts a little zing into holiday shopping. These
Luxury private booths are coming to Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka sooner than expected! Starting October 1st, travelers can experience enhanced comfort and privacy on select N7000S-series Tokaido Shinkansen trains.
Village Vanguard's lucky bags are known for quirky, often useless items. This year, their Gold Lucky Bag surprised with a valuable coffee grinder, but other items were a mixed bag.
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako made a triumphant return to Comiket after 6 years, drawing massive crowds. Her appearance caused a stir, with fans forming the now-famous 'Enako Ring' to catch a glimpse of her.
A recent survey in Japan asked workers what makes a good boss. Technical expertise ranked low, with communication and interpersonal skills considered more important.
Tokyo's Toyosu Market saw a record-breaking New Year auction with a tuna selling for over 510 million yen (US$3.33 million). Sushi Zanmai plans to serve the prized tuna at regular prices.
Rakuten offers a New Year's osechi fukubukuro (lucky bag) with feasts ranging wildly in value. One writer's experience reveals the potential for a delicious culinary adventure.
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