Hatena Coffee continues to make customers smile as they scratch their heads. The line that separates cafes from regular restaurants can be a hazy one, but most people would say that cafes generally ha
No tentacles here, folks! Only beautifully strange plants. If you’ve spent any time online, the word “hentai” probably conjures up some very specific imagery that you may not feel comfortable talking
The Oreshnik, which Russia first used against Ukraine in 2024, is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over 5,000 kilometers.
Private-sector rice imports experienced a sharp increase after retail prices roughly doubled year on year in May 2025.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning…
Declining birth rates across the globe are driving an "unprecedented wave of investment" in robots to sustain workforces.
The health ministry plans to require individuals to bear additional costs for some 1,100 over-the-counter-like prescription drugs starting in March 2027.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still appeared to…
Find out if this exclusive drink has what it takes to combat a Japanese summer. Some might say the best time to enjoy a Frappuccino is in the heat of summer, especially in Japan when the high humidity
The budget committees of both the upper and lower houses will each spend one day deliberating the extra budget for the fiscal year that started in April.
Join thousands of travelers getting exclusive weekly guides to festivals, culture, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. We share secrets you won't find in standard guidebooks.
We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.