They’re using our urge to share against us. With its consecutive national holidays, Golden Week is one of those long-awaited periods in Japan, with many people eager to leave behind their daily stress
Police in Mikasa City, Hokkaido, have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of killing his mother. Police said Hiroaki Kashima is accused of strangling his mother, Sumiko Kashima,…
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Seventh Heaven arrives in Roppongi with a twist on its name and another for its cocktails. In addition to being a loyal friend and skilled martial artist, Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa is a bartender, serv
Sex aids in Japan have a long history. In more recent times, full-size, life-like manikins, referred to as "Dutch Wives" or "Love Dolls," have found popular use as…
A visitor looks at an installation at the Japanese pavilion, titled "Grass Babies, Moon Babies," by artist Ei Arakawa-Nash, at the Venice 2026 Biennale Art, in Venice, Italy,…
Edo-period specialty gets a modern makeover in the heart of Tokyo. If someone were to mention they’d tried a green beverage in Japan, most people might assume they’re talking about matcha. However, t
We’ve heard good things about Pringles and chocolate, but what about Pringles and Lotte’s chocolate? Pringles has been selling potato chips in its distinctive cans for decades, but it wasn’t until rec
In February, Japan succeeded in a test collection of rare earth-bearing mud from a depth of 6,000 meters below sea level near the remote Japanese island of Minamitorishima.
Man and machine versus nature. The fact that we call the items “hangers” is proof of how hard it is for us humans to imagine any use for them other than hanging clothes. And yet, despite their nudist
Nick Rowan has produced a comprehensive guide to Japan's wine regions and producers as global interest continues to grow.
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