FOOD
Cricket Croquettes? Japanese High School’s New Lunch Protein Goes Viral
A Japanese school's decision to experiment with a new protein source is going viral and has some parents chirping madly.
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FOOD
CULTURE
Some in Japan Say They Now Fear the “Anti-Masking Police”
As Japan prepares to leave masking to individual discretion, some people say they fear being judged for keeping up the practice.
FOOD
As “Sushi Terrorism” Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Will bio-terrorism kill conveyor belt sushi in Japan? At least one chain says it's moving on after a series of high-profile hygiene…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japan’s Hot New Buzzwords Tell the Story of 2022
The hottest new words and phrases of 2022 tell a story of political and economic upheaval, as well as a tale of…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
New Stats Show Remote Work is Working for Japan
New research data shows that remote working works in Japan - and that overworked mothers may be benefiting the most.
TRAVEL
Japan Reopens and Tourist Interest Skyrockets – But Risk Remains
Interest in tourism to Japan has skyrocketed ahead of its October 11th re-opening. But that doesn't mean the pandemic's over.
FOOD
Haskap: Hokkaido’s Unique and Scrumptious Winter Berry
Have you heard of haskap? Meet the unique berry from Hokkaido in Japan that's been taking off in popularity.
ENTERTAINMENT
Don’t Smoke This Flower, Warns Staff of Popular Anime
A striking post from an illustrator on the anime Lycoris Recoil also carried a warning about a pretty - but deadly -…