FOOD
Is This Ramen Chain Closing Stores Because It Sucks?
Why is this chain about to close a third of its stores in the Tokyo area? Some fans are blaming its lack…
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FOOD
TRAVEL
Some Restaurants in Japan Set Up Tip Boxes For Confused Tourists
Some bars, coffee shops, and taxi services in Japan are experimenting with tips. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
LIVING IN JAPAN
In Japan, This Service Quits Your Job For You
Being harassed at your job? Afraid how your employer will react if you quit? This company in Japan is there to take…
INSIDER
[Insider] Will Separate Spousal Surnames Finally Become Law?
A new bill would allow women in Japan to keep their maiden names. Does it stand a snowball's chance in hell of…
ENTERTAINMENT
Otaku Apocalypse: Good Smile Restricts US Purchases Amidst Trump Tariff Chaos
The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.
FEATURED
Kyoto Ryokans Stop Serving Traditional Japanese Food That Foreign Tourists Hate
Many inbound travelers to Japan love staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan. However, they're not so keen on the food that comes…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Cold Stone Creamery May Disappear From Japan. Is It Because of The Singing?
Japan will soon only have a single Cold Stone anywhere in the country. Some are blaming the staff's habit of breaking out…
INSIDER
[Insider] Free Money…Or Tax Cuts?
Will Japan hand out free money again to offset the effect of Trump's tariffs? Here's why many aren't keen on the idea.