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Japanese Department Store Apologizes for Christmas Cake Debacle

As some in Japan got their Christmas cakes half off at the combini, others went full price - and ended up severely disappointed. Now, department store chain Takashimaya faces a PR disaster.

As Tourism Abounds in Japan, So Do Unlicensed Taxis

With tourism booming in Japan, people are finding it tough to get around - and unlicensed taxi services are filling the gap.

Review – Spy x Family Code: White is Pleasant Holiday Fun

International anime mega-hit Spy x Family is out with its first theatrical movie, Spy x Family Code: White. Is it worth a trip to theaters?

How Marijuana Brought Down a Japanese Football Team

Nihon University used to have an American football team. But then some players smoked a joint - and all hell broke loose.

Japanese Woman Treated as “Stranger” by Town After Female Partner Dies

Would You Try 7-11’s New Hokkaido-Only Chocolate Mint Sandwich?

Delectable treat - or akin to eating toothpaste? Peppermint lovers are rejoicing as a new favorite returns to some 7-11 stores in Hokkaido.