BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s Christmas Cakes Are Getting So Expensive That Some Bakers Wanna Quit
The price of everything in Japan is going up lately. Christmas cakes, a holiday staple since Japan's Taisho era, are no exception.…
inflation
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FEATURED
Japan’s Ramen Shops Are Shutting Down Faster Than Ever
Ramen shops have been struggling for years. But the combination of low prices and inflation is pushing more stores over the edge…
TRAVEL
Thanks to Weak Yen, Japanese Timeshare Owners In Hawaii are Screwed
The weak yen means many Japanese people can't easily travel abroad. That's left those who bought timeshares in Hawaii losing money, as…
NEWS
As Prices Rise, Japan’s Ramen Shops Break “1000-Yen Wall”
It used to be common wisdom in Japan's restaurant industry that you couldn't sell ramen for over 1000 yen a bowl. That's…
TRAVEL
The Weak Yen Has Japanese Travelers Bringing Rice to Hawaii
The weak yen is a big boon to tourists coming to Japan. But for Japanese traveling abroad, it's forcing them to economize,…
NEWS
High Egg Prices Are Hitting Japan (and Its Pancakes)
Say bye-bye to pancakes: high egg prices are ruffling feathers in Japan - and taking several staple items off of restaurant menus.