One flavor still rules the nation. For the last five years, Baskin-Robbins Japan (colloquially known as “31”) has been holding an annual Flavor Election that petitions fans of its ice cream to vote fo
Opposition parties are set to grill Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a party leaders' debate on Wednesday over her delay in preparing an extra budget to combat rising oil prices and inflation.
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Lotte’s canned water makes its convenience store debut. The first time you take a look at the drink section in a Japanese convenance store, you might be surprised by some of the packaging, specificall
The University of Tokyo's annual May Festival resumed on Sunday after the first day’s events were canceled on Saturday due to a bomb threat. The festival is organized…
While climate advocates welcome emissions trading in Japan, there are concerns that the program lacks ambition.
The adoption of digital technology for food labeling is part of a broader international trend.
Plus some surprising extra requirements, like having to say “thank you” at least 10 times a day. Every school in Japan has its own set of rules, and while many of these guidelines are perfectly under
The 58-year-old member of the House of Councillors was defeated by Yuji Kawana, 66, a member of the Musashino city assembly in western Tokyo.
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A beautiful, highly customizable hike that’s an easy day-trip from Tokyo. We’re finally in that not-too-cold, not-too-hot sweet spot of spring weather in Japan, providing a prime window for all sorts
Japan's Takefusa Kubo has vowed to fill the World Cup void left by Kaoru Mitoma, who will miss the tournament with a heartbreaking late hamstring injury. Winger Mitoma…
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