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Ramen Shops Caught Between Higher Costs and Static Prices
Ramen is considered an affordable, everyday food in Japan. A steaming bowl of noodles in savory broth is a comfort food…
The Curious Tale of Ranald MacDonald, Japan’s First English Teacher
In 1848, a 24-year-old man named Ranald MacDonald arrived on the shores of northern Japan after convincing the captain of a…
Sazae-san Syndrome: Japan’s Bittersweet Sunday Evening Tradition
In Japan, Sunday evenings take on a somber tone as families across the country tune in to the long-running animated show…
Japan Sees Steady Drop in Smokers Thanks to Changing Attitudes
Japan has seen a steady decline in smoking rates over the past two decades, according to data from the Ministry of…
Japan Greenlights Medical Marijuana, But Not Recreational Use
Japan took a major step towards legalizing medical marijuana this week, as the Lower House passed a bill on Tuesday that…
Japanese Engineers Stun World by Fixing Earthquake Cracked Road in a Day
On March 16, 2022, a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan. The tremor cracked and…
The Man Who Lost $204 Million In Vegas
The clickity-clack of the roulette wheel was music to Terry Watanabe’s ears. He watched intently as the dealer spun the wheel…
Japanese Artist Creates Amazing Felt Sculptures That Look like Little Cute Loaves Of Bread
The irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread is difficult to resist. Now, fiber artist Atelier Hatena captures the charming beauty of…
Lap of Luxury: Spoil Your Pooch With a $330 Designer Doggy Randoseru Backpack
Japanese leather goods company Tsuchiya Kaban launched their first-ever line of products for pets, including a stylish leather randoseru backpack specially…
No More Cashiers! How Japan Is Leading the Charge Into a Workerless Future
Japan is seeing a boom in cashierless retail stores, often called “unmanned shops”, as retailers look to cut labor costs amid…
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