Tag: japan politics

How Japan Is Beating The Heat This Summer

It's HOT! As heat advisories sweep Japan, people are finding new and unique ways to keep cool - and stay safe.

It's one of Japan's favorite chocolate treats. But it's so hot right now that its manufacturer decided the chocolate wasn't worth the mess.

Costco Japan says it'll pay a higher than market wage in all its warehouses countrywide. That has some local business owners fuming.

Want to stay somewhere a little sweeter while vacationing in Japan? Check out these hotels where dessert is ALWAYS on the menu.

What's the longest name you can fit on a traditional Japanese seal? How about the nom de plume of a legend with 22 middle names?

Having a hard time pronouncing these train station names in Japanese? Don't worry - most native speakers didn't get them right, either!