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Why Kyoto Tourists are Happily Paying $63 for Rice Bowls
Two-tier pricing is trending in Japan. Kyoto isn't immune, with some stores charging inbound travelers up to $63 for rice and fish.
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$650 Watermelon?! The History of Luxury Fruit in Japan
Would you pay $20 for a bunch of grapes? Or $650 for a watermelon? Many people in Japan do. Here's more on…
FOOD
The Most Popular Sushi Ingredients: How Japanese & Foreign Tastes Differ
How does Japan like its sushi? Here are the most popular ingredients for the dish - and how its consumption differs abroad.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Might Be Fishless In 2050 As Catch Declines To Lowest
Japan is known for its seafood. But for how long? Experts warn that the island nation could find itself fishless in the…
NEWS
As Prices Rise, Japan’s Ramen Shops Break “1000-Yen Wall”
It used to be common wisdom in Japan's restaurant industry that you couldn't sell ramen for over 1000 yen a bowl. That's…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
One Japanese Company Entices Workers with $1.22 Bottomless Steak
How do you incentivize workers? One company in Japan thinks they've found the answer: subsidized steak at the corporate cafeteria. Metal parts…
SOCIETY
This Shinto Shrine in Tokyo Appeals to Runners, Foodies, and Manga Fans
Planning a run? One shrine in Tokyo, made famous by a long-running manga, has a protective charm just for you. Plus ,…
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Aichi Prefecture: What’s Good (and Not So Good) About Traveling There?
With overtourism rocking Japan, people are looking for less crowded places to visit. A new survey rates how Aichi Prefecture stacks up.