Business and Economy

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Which Japanese Books Get Left Out of Translation?

There are more Japanese books being made available in English every year. Still, only a small portion of them get translated.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Green Onion Power: World is Yours with New Hatsune Miku Whey Protein

Would you drink a leek-flavored protein powder? Would you change your mind if it had Hatsune Miku's face on it? One company…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Climate Change Spells Record Low Fish Hauls in Japan

Firefly squid are often abundant in Toyama. But changing water temperatures reduced the first-day catch to a paltry 59 squid.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Pop-Up Cafe That Supports Stutterers Makes Rounds in Japan

Learn about a new and unique popup cafe that aims to employ and advocate for people with speech impediments in Japan.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

New Pizza Hut Japan Offering is Sooo Much Coriander (LOL)

Do you like coriander? Do you like a LOT of coriander? If so, Pizza Hut Japan has a new pie just for…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Why Japan’s Umeboshi Business is Suddenly Drying Up

Umeboshi manufacturers are freaking out as fewer people in Japan eat dried plums and warehouse stockpiles keep growing.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

67% in Sapporo Oppose 2030 Winter Olympics in New Survey

Here we go again? Sapporo is bidding for the 2030 Winter Olympics - but, much like the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, few residents…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japanese Company Suspends Controversial New “Cat Subscription” Service

A new service called "Cats Unlimited" will suspend operations after accusations that it amounts to a "cat subscription", its company said.