Day: January 10, 2024

Wanna enjoy one of Japan's signature dishes but still stay halal? These five shops in Tokyo serve noodles without the pork and booze.
Where do you go in Tokyo to grab some drinks and bond with friends? For many in the city, the answer is increasingly "not Shibuya."
A popular and well-respected girls bar in Ikebukuro was reportedly the scene of a horrific case of abuse and sexual slavery.
More tourists report using AI translation - even though many admit it sucks. Here are better alternatives than talking through a machine.
After 26 years together, the LDP and Kōmeitō have split. That leaves the looming question: What comes next?
Mister Donut is facing fierce competition from the likes of 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here's why it remains Japan's top donut choice.

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