BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japanese Consumers Groan As Rice Prices Just Keep Climbing
Some experts say a third release from the country's reserves might not have any effect and that prices will remain high until…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
SOCIAL MEDIA
Japanese Drug Store Fines Ramen Store Customer, Goes Viral
Cosmos Drug Store nearly sank its reputation attempting to charge a man for parking in what turned out to be a shared…
FOOD
After Cockroach Found in Food, Sukiya Will Temporarily Close Most Stores
The 24-hour beef bowl chain, which recently admitted it had served someone a dead mouse, says it'll close most of its stores…
FOOD
Japanese Beef Bowl Chain Sukiya Apologizes for Mouse Miso Soup
The chain apologized for failing to inform the public about the two-month-old incident, which just went viral in the past few days.
ADVERTORIAL
How This Tea Company Connects Small Japanese Producers With Drinkers Worldwide
Japan's traditional tea businesses are struggling. Here's how one business is helping by connecting them to a global tea-loving audience.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa
At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to…
FOOD
Noodle-Only Ramen: Japan’s New Hot Food Trend?
Does a big bowl of noodles sound tempting to you? With rising prices in Japan, some are viewing it as an economical…
FOOD
Japan’s Hottest New Ramen Offering is on Sale at…Denny’s?!
The chain is not only selling a lot of ramen - it's doing so at a price point many smaller shops say…