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Japan’s Word of the Year for 2024 is One Few Have Heard Of

Is a word of the year the Word of the Year if most of the people who hear it don't know what it means? That's the debate happening in Japan as the annual U-CAN award goes to a term that doesn't seem to ring many bells.

Be a Japanese High Schooler in New Tourist Experience

Wanna attend a Japanese high school like in your favorite anime? A company in Japan is inviting tourists to attend an abandoned campus in Chiba and live out an authentic Showa high school experience.

Can This Japanese Company Save Subway in Japan?

The Subway brand in Japan is dying. Over half of the store's chains have closed in the past 10 years. Japan's Watami, however, thinks it can turn the struggling franchise around. Why has Subway failed to catch on here? And can Watami succeed in making it "more Japanese"?

Lupin III News – First New Full-Length Animated Film in 30 Years Announced, Koike Directs

At long last, the popular Lupin III franchise is receiving a new full-length animated film. What we know so far, below.

Would You Drink Mayonnaise? Japan Reacts to Lawson’s New Product

You may love mayonnaise. But would you DRINK mayonnaise? The verdict is in as Japanese users have been trying Lawson's new "drinkable mayo" - learn what they think in our latest.

Four Reasons to Hire a Japan Tour Guide

Coming to Japan? Want to experience the country outside of the tourist traps? Here's how a tour guide can unlock experiences you and your travel companions might have trouble navigating on your own.

Port Store: When a Japanese Combini Isn’t a Combini

Ever seen a combini in Tokyo that looks sorta...fake? Congratulations - you've found a port store. Here's why some Lawson and Family Mart stores in the Tokyo Bay area hide their true identity.

The Story of the Japanese Peruvians

November 20, 2024
Essay, History, History, Video

They're one of the world's most important Japanese diaspora groups. Meet the Japanese-Peruvians, and learn their dramatic history.

Roast Beef Ramen: Where to Enjoy This Luxurious Bowl in Tokyo

Are ramen and roast beef two great tastes that taste great together? Many in Japan think so. Here's why roast beef ramen has taken off in recent years and where you can enjoy it around Tokyo.

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