TECHNOLOGY
Robot Testing in Fukushima: From Hoofbeats to Rotors
As Fukushima Prefecture continues to recover from the triple-disaster of a decade ago, a new Robot Testing Field hopes to do its…
economy
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TECHNOLOGY
FOOD
In Japan’s Unique Wagyu Olympics, It’s Beef vs. Beef
It's a hell of a meat-ing: Japan's finest cows face off against one another in a five-day competition set to draw 290,000…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Konbini: Japanese Convenience Stores and Life in Modern Japan
Convenience stores ("konbini") in Japan are everywhere. But what do people use them for? A look at konbini and everyday life in…
ENTERTAINMENT
Will Voice Actors Quit Over Japan’s New Tax Law?
A new tax system in Japan may expose creators' identities - and a voice actor says it could cause many of her…
TRAVEL
Japan (Finally!) Announces Full Opening for Visa-Free Tourism
Japan is finally open for tourists again! Details on what's been changed - and when you can start packing your bags.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
It’s Official: Japan’s “High-End” Shokupan Bread Boom is Bust
It was fun while it lasted. But it seems that Japan's boom of classy shokupan bread shops (yes that's a thing) has…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The Number of Vending Machines in Japan is Dwindling
It's been known as the "kingdom of vending machines" for years. So why is the number of vending machines in Japan falling…
PATREON
Beware Premature Calls of Japan’s “Re-Opening”
Many are calling Japan "open for travel" in the wake of the government's new announcements. But is it really?