economy

FOOD

This 30-Year Japanese Whisky Will Now Set You Back $2,425

A bottle of Japan's Hibiki 30 is about to double in price. And it isn't the only Suntory whisky that's getting pricier…

TRAVEL

Tourists are Spending More in Japan Than Ever

Tourism to Japan is almost back to its 2019 levels - but spending is through the roof, with travelers shelling out more…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

70% of Japanese Youth Are Financially Dissatisfied, Says Gov. Survey

A Japanese government survey shows that Japan's youth are feeling especially pessimistic about their financial straits - as bad as during the…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japan’s GDP Falls to 4th Place Behind Germany: IMF

Move over, Japan: the country's economic power continues to wane as its GDP now places it only 4th in the world. Learn…

FOOD

Japan Will Task Prison Inmates to Shuck Scallops – Because China Won’t

Desperate times call for desperate measures. In Japan's case, that means using prisoners as scallop-shuckers. Learn how China's rejection of Japanese seafood…

NEWS

Japan Bans Foie Gras Imports From France As Mass Bird Flu Vaccinations Commence

As bird flu cases spread in locations worldwide, Japan has ceased imports of French foie gras - once a popular delicacy in…

TRAVEL

Will Japan Mandate Tourists To Travel With Tour Guides Soon?

Is your experience of Japan about to become a lot more regulated? A new proposal would require tourists in some cases to…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Costco Japan Pays Workers a Fair Wage, Local Businesses Seethe

Costco Japan says it'll pay a higher than market wage in all its warehouses countrywide. That has some local business owners fuming.