BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
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…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japan’s Hot New Buzzwords Tell the Story of 2022
The hottest new words and phrases of 2022 tell a story of political and economic upheaval, as well as a tale of…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Konbini Chain Lawson Unveils New Sustainable “Green” Locations
Japan's second-largest convenience store (konbini) chain aims to lead the way in creating a more sustainable future.
PATREON
As Twitter Goes Down, Japan Teases a Return to Mixi
A mixi revival?! Fears over Twitter's future since Elon Musk's takeover have led some in Japan to consider social messaging like it's…
LIVING IN JAPAN
This Might Be the Worst Time to Work in Japan
Many dream of working in Japan. But a cheap yen and stagnant wages are making it harder - and driving even Japanese…
FOOD
Boss Coffee: The History Behind the Popular Can
Boss Coffee is turning 30 years old. Learn about the history of canned coffee, its recognizable logo, and those Tommy Lee Jones…
LGBTQ
Kao Corp. Slammed on Twitter for its National Coming Out Day Jokes
Cosmetics company Kao Corporation used Coming Out Day to crack jokes - but Japan's LGBTQ+ community wasn't laughing.