business

TRAVEL

Hotel Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Due in Part to Weak Yen

Booking a hotel for Japan travel? Expect a bit of a sticker shock: hotel prices are at levels not seen since 1997.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

“Employee-San”: Why Japan’s Managers Are Shifting to Honorifics for Their Staff

Gone are the days of "chan" and "kun" in Japanese business. Recent research finds bosses are striking a more respectful tone.

ENTERTAINMENT

Fuji TV Loses Over 75 Advertisers Over Nakai Masahiro Scandal

Will Fuji TV disappear from Japan's airwaves? That's what some are wondering as the company loses most of its sponsors.

FOOD

Kinoko, Takenoko to Get Smaller as Shrinkflation Continues to Terrorize Japan

Are you a Kinoko no Yama fan or a Takenoko no Sato fan? It doesn't matter - either way, you're gonna get…

TRAVEL

Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to Close

Bad news for Square Enix fans: The company has announced its cafe in Akihabara will shutter as of March 31st, 2025.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bleeding Cash, NHK to Collect “Internet Only” License Fee

The station reported a loss for the third year running. To help plug the hole, it says it plans to collect fees…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Is 7-11 Becoming Japan’s Worst Konbini?

7-11 Japan say a new discount campaign is winning back customers. But many say the chain's offerings are still a raw deal.

ENTERTAINMENT

After Drunken Home Invasion, Japanese Actor Loses Beer Commercial Contract

Actor Yoshizawa Ryo is out of a contract with Asahi Beer after drunkenly wandering into an apartment that wasn't his.