LIVING IN JAPAN
“Old, Old, Old Rice”: Why Japan’s Lining Up To Buy 2021’s Crop
People in Japan are forming long lines to spend half of the current market price for the strategic reserve rice - some…
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LIVING IN JAPAN
FOOD
Is This Ramen Chain Closing Stores Because It Sucks?
Why is this chain about to close a third of its stores in the Tokyo area? Some fans are blaming its lack…
FOOD
Japanese Girls Charged Over “Food Terrorism” at a Sukiya
It's not just foreign influencers causing trouble in Japan. Two girls in Osaka are facing charges after going viral for disgusting behavior.
TRAVEL
Japanese Restaurant Chain Apologizes For “No Chinese” Sign, Closes Store
SASAYA Holdings, which operates multiple restaurants in Osaka and beyond, says it's taken swift action after the incident went viral.
FOOD
Japan’s Teaboo UK Ambassador Gets Grilled Over Crumpet Topping
Hiroshi Suzuki, Japan's ambassador to the UK, caused a stir when he brought together two British tastes that some insist don't go…
WOMEN
Tattooed Sashimi Chef Inherits Japanese Restaurant, Overcomes Hate Over Appearance
Tochonika Pepe, age 25, is the proprietress of a long-running kaisendon restaurant - and a TikTok and Instagram sensation.
FOOD
Be Careful If You Visit This Japanese Hamburg Steak Chain, Experts Warn
Kiwamiya is drawing in tourists with its "cook it yourself" hamburg steak. But some warn food poisoning may just be one plate…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japanese Consumers Groan As Rice Prices Just Keep Climbing
Some experts say a third release from the country's reserves might not have any effect and that prices will remain high until…