FOOD
Record Number of Ramen Shops Go Bankrupt in Japan in 2024
A record 72 shops went bankrupt in Japan this year thanks to a combination of rising prices and the so-called "1000 yen…
economy
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FOOD
FOOD
Why Cabbage in Japan Is Now More Expensive Than Pork
Tonkatsu is under attack - by high cabbage prices. A bad haul has sent prices for the critical veggie spiraling up to…
TRAVEL
This Japanese Village Gets 1000x More Tourists Than Residents – And Loves It
Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture is a village of 1,400 people that sees over one million tourists yearly. And they want more.
TRAVEL
Expo 2025 Can’t Sell Tickets, Might Need Japanese Taxpayer Bailout
Will the World Expo 2025 in Osaka be a financial bust? It's trending that way - and Japanese taxpayers might be on…
TRAVEL
Japan’s Domestic Tourism Languishes Due to Costs, Crowding
Japan's tourism boom is generating profits for many local businesses. However, it may be leaving domestic travelers out in the cold.
NEWS
Japan Sets New Monthly Record for Tourists in November
As the media in Japan continues to focus on overtourism, the country announces that it saw more tourists than ever last month.…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Half of Japanese Businesses Say 1500 Yen Hourly Wage “Impossible”
Prices continue to climb in Japan while wages remain stagnant, putting many in a rough spot. The government says it wants to…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s Christmas Cakes Are Getting So Expensive That Some Bakers Wanna Quit
The price of everything in Japan is going up lately. Christmas cakes, a holiday staple since Japan's Taisho era, are no exception.…