Autumn in Tokyo always carries a hint of anticipation—cooling nights, crisp air, and a growing buzz around Halloween. But in Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s most iconic gathering spots, Halloween no…
A phrase quietly uttered behind the scenes has now become a flashpoint in Japanese politics. The words “支持率下げてやる” (“I’ll lower your approval rating”) — allegedly spoken by a reporter waiting…
Japan’s favorite beer, Asahi Super Dry, has suddenly become hard to find 🍺.Shelves are empty, restaurant taps are dry, and customers are asking: “Where did all the Asahi go?” The…
Kyoto has long stood as Japan’s cultural heart — a place where the spirit of tradition breathes through temples, shrines, and tea houses. Yet, in recent years, something surprising has…
What Really Happened at Yokosuka U.S. Naval Base and Why Japan Is Talking About It Each year, the “Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks” and the “Japan–U.S. Friendship Day” events attract huge crowds.…
Japan has recently made a groundbreaking move: emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), specifically levonorgestrel-based, are now allowed over the counter (OTC) as a “designated quasi-drug” with no age restrictions and no…
IntroductionConvenience store onigiri (rice balls) are a staple of everyday life in Japan. But a recent discovery at Ministop revealed something deeply unsettling—some stores were falsifying consumption expiry dates on…
In a stunning turn of events, the long-standing CEO and Chairman of Suntory, one of Japan’s most influential beverage giants, tendered his resignation amidst a police investigation into supplements allegedly…
Amid surging inflation and rising costs, it might seem paradoxical that Sukiya, one of Japan’s leading gyūdon (beef bowl) chains, decided to lower its price for the regular-sized bowl —…
In our hyper-connected society, contactless IC passes like Suica, PASMO, and other FeliCa-based cards have become more than just convenient – they’re essential. Tap to ride, tap to pay –…
