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Bikkuri Donkey: An Unfamiliar Family Restaurant Favorite
How a restaurant originally created to compete against McDonald's is truly becoming a "surprise" hit in Japan.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Shrinkflation: The Truth Behind Japan’s Dwindling Combini Serving Sizes
A viral Twitter post sparks a conversation about dwindling sizes at Japan's convenience stores - but the trend, sadly, is nothing new.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
These Japanese Product Names Are Just Bad Dad Jokes
From ginger ale honoring shrines to coconut cookies for exam takers, these product names prove that the appeal of bad puns is…
FOOD
The Most Popular Ingredients for Japan’s Staple Dishes
Oden. Donabe. Miso soup. Sushi. Yakiniku. The choice of ingredients for each dish is immense. But which are the most popular in…
FOOD
Putting Ginger in the Refrigerator? Japan Ginger Expert Says…
Should you put your leftover ginger in the refrigerator? A ginger specialty shop in Japan's Saitama Prefecture says...
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
COVID-19 and the Rise of the “Singles Customer” in Japan
COVID-19 has more businesses catering to people who want to enjoy some time alone with their favorite person: themselves!
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
With Japan’s New State of Emergency, Restaurants Cry Foul
Restaurants and bars are the Japanese government's latest scapegoat as it declares a new state of emergency with little economic assistance.
FOOD
ZenPop Box: A Taste of Japan Delivered to Your Door
Sweet, savory, and...stationery?! A new contender in Japanese snacks delivery offers up an interesting array of options for Japan-lovers.