BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Will Chinese Cabbage Save Japanese Tonkatsu From Rising Prices?
High cabbage prices in Japan show no sign of abating. That's led supermarkets to get desperate. And by "desperate," we mean relying…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
FOOD
We Tried Pizza Hut Japan’s New Shoyu Ramen Pizza, Because Why Not?
What do you get when you dump a bowl of ramen on top of a pizza crust? UJ decided to take one…
FOOD
Lawson’s “Transparent Flan” Is Japan Combini’s Latest Fun Offering
It's a dessert you can literally see through. Lawson tries to keep its lucky marketing streak going with its latest oddity.
TRAVEL
Swedish Embassy’s Japan Vending Machine Promotes “Swedish Culture,” Such as Tacos
Want to try a taste of Sweden in Japan? Who wouldn't?! Now you can thanks to a limited edition vending machine in…
TRAVEL
Toyama Hopes to Become Japan’s Hot New Travel Destination
The New York Times has named Toyama City as one of its must-see travel gems for 2025. Here's what makes the Japanese…
FOOD
Shiseido Parlour’s Valentine’s Day Parfaits are Works of Art
Looking for a Valentine's Day date spot in Tokyo or Kawasaki? Shiseido Parlour's upping the ante with its two V-Day parfaits.
FOOD
Mister Donut Renews Beautiful Collab with Chocolatier Pierre Marcolini
Ready to get your fancy donut on? Check out the new collaboration between the famous donut chain and the famous chocolatier.
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…