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Donpen No More? New Don Quixote Announcement Perplexes Japan Users
Discount retailer Don Quixote ignited a social media firestorm when it claimed it would retire its beloved mascot Donpen.
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This Service Connects Japan’s Small Shops to the World
Japan's small shops are struggling to stay afloat. A new service lets you give them a helping hand - without even setting…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Combini Chain Lawson Unveils New Sustainable “Green” Locations
Japan's second-largest convenience store (combini) chain aims to lead the way in creating a more sustainable future.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
New Stats Show Remote Work is Working for Japan
New research data shows that remote working works in Japan - and that overworked mothers may be benefiting the most.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Amway Japan Ordered to Partially Suspend Operations for Six Months
Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency orders Amway to cease certain operations after reports distributors concealed the company's business model.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Krispy Kreme Japan is Staging a Big Comeback
Just when it looked like it might circle the drain, Krispy Kreme appears to be roaring back to life in Japan. What…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
It’s Official: Japan’s “High-End” Shokupan Bread Boom is Bust
It was fun while it lasted. But it seems that Japan's boom of classy shokupan bread shops (yes that's a thing) has…
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The Number of Vending Machines in Japan is Dwindling
It's been known as the "kingdom of vending machines" for years. So why is the number of vending machines in Japan falling…