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The Ultimate Okinawa Travel Guide: Japan’s Tropical Paradise
Beyond the neon glow of Tokyo and the manicured temples of Kyoto lies a version of Japan that feels entirely separate from…
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FOOD
Nekomanma: The “Ill-Mannered” Japanese Food That Used to be a Commonfolk Staple
Is pouring miso soup onto rice bad manners? It is in modern Japan. But this "cat food" was a commoner staple for…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Calbee Strips Color From Its Potato Chip Bags as Iran Crisis Reaches Japan’s Snack Aisles
Starting May 25, Calbee will ship 14 of its flagship snacks, including Potato Chips and Kappa Ebisen, in austere black-and-white bags. The…
FOOD
Natto-ku Dekinai! Price of Japan’s Stinky National Food Spikes
Japan's two biggest natto makers are hiking prices on the nation's beloved fermented soybeans.
NEWS
Japan Mandates Cashew Nut Labeling as Allergies Surge
New requirements in Japan to label products with cashews are good news for both residents and tourists. But why did it take…
TRAVEL
Combini Tourism: The Latest Japan Travel Obsession
"Grocery tourism" is popular on TikTok. But Japan's ahead of the curve - its convenience stores are already popular tourist destinations.
FOOD
Yep or NOPE? Suntory’s New Dr Pepper-Like Soda Confuses Japanese Consumers
Suntory's new drink NOPE promises lots of flavor. Just WHAT that flavor is, however, has sparked a raging debate in Japan.
NEWS
“Wasteful”: Japanese Schools Dump Thousands of Meals to Avoid “Celebrating” Tsunami
Two people complained about serving an "auspicious" food on the anniversary of one of Japan's worst modern disasters.