Honouring a centuries-old tradition with a modern twist. Every summer, people around Japan eat eel to regain energy from the tiring heat. It’s a tradition that’s been around for centuries, with peopl
Newest Japanese Frappuccino aims to wake you up and reduce food waste. Japan loves seasonal sweets flavors, but we’re in a bit of a lull right now. Cherry blossom/sakura sweets season is over, and we’
A man believed to be a Turkish national attempted to jump from the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau building in Minato Ward on Wednesday. Police said the man escaped…
Private-sector orders excluding those for ships and power equipment, closely watched as a leading indicator of corporate capital spending, dropped to ¥1.01 trillion.
Osaka prefectural police have appealed to the public for any information that might help them find out what happened to a nine-year-old girl who went missing on May…
Everyone is talking about matcha for its superfood benefits, but are all matcha brands the same? Keep reading for a guide to the best Japanese matcha brands!
A couple take their wedding photos near a construction site in Tokyo on Tuesday.
The peace bell at Hiroshima's Children’s Peace Monument is temporarily silenced. A family of sparrows is nesting inside, prompting officials to protect the birds until their fledglings leave.
The Japanese government is considering honoring speedskating star Miho Takagi. Takagi, the nation's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals, retired in March.
The move could ease eventually pressure on the endangered fish
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