BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Can This Japanese Company Save Subway in Japan?
The Subway brand in Japan is dying. Over half of the store's chains have closed in the past 10 years. Japan's Watami,…
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SOCIETY
Entire Staff Quit At Four Nursing Homes in Japan
After being forced to work for months in horrible conditions, staff at four nursing homes in Japan quit en masse, simultaneously. How…
SOCIETY
Young Japanese Duped Into Attending Anti-Vax Rally
An anti-vax rally drew an impressive crowd this weekend in Tokyo. However, it turns out that's only because people thought they'd be…
FOOD
“Drinkable” Japanese Hamburg Sends 34 to Hospital
Japanese hamburg can be delicious if it's cooked correctly. Sadly, one restaurant's famous "drinkable hamburg" didn't meet that bar - and sent…
FOOD
These Japanese Potato Chips Hospitalized Kids – So I Tried Them
Japan isn't known for its spicy food. One snack company, however, has a product out that's so spicy it made national headlines…
SOCIETY
Why Japan’s Kids Just Aren’t That Into Drinking Water
With heatstroke season upon us, Japan abounds with reminders to stay hydrated. However, kids here these days are refusing to do the…
SOCIETY
In Japan, It’s Not Just the Elderly Dying Alone
Japan is seeing a spike in people - even the young - dying alone in their homes. And authorities say they expect…
SOCIETY
“Smell Harassment”: Japan’s Newest Workplace Controversy
Wake up, babe - a new form of workplace harassment just dropped in Japan. It may not get you fired, but many…