Business and Economy
Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for “Sushi Terrorism” Stunt
In the wake of a wave of "sushi terrorism" earlier this year, conveyor belt chain Sushiro is suing a high school-age kid…
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Business and Economy
Technology
With No Workers, Japanese Island Loses Its Cell Phone Store
Continued worker shortages in Japan are robbing the island of Ishigakijima of its sole Docomo cell phone store.
Japanese Language
Japanese Sentence Mining: How to Learn in Context
Have your Japanese studies gotten tired and boring? Maybe it's the way you're studying. How sentence mining can break you out of…
Business and Economy
Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices to Soar During Obon
Planning to go to Universal Studios Japan in August? Check your dates carefully, as prices are set to hit record highs.
Japanese Language
Group Promoting Latin Characters for Japanese Writing Gives Up
Earlier this year, a group that aimed to replace the Japanese writing system with the Latin alphabet admitted defeat.
Women
Survey: Japanese Women (Still) Do All the Housework
A recent survey asked married couples in Japan how much housework they do. The shocking results spotlight the unfair burden placed on…
Travel
Dinosaurs Battle Humans in Japan City’s Beach Beautification Challenge
Who would win in a battle between Tyrannosaurus Rexes and humans? What if it's a battle where short, stubby arms are a…
Travel
Survey: 70% Will Pass on Pricey New Japan Rail Pass
The famous Japan Rail Pass will be 70% more expensive, leading 70% of potential tourists to say they'll pass on the pass.