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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, however, thinks it can turn the struggling franchise around. Why has Subway failed to catch on here? And can Watami succeed in making it "more Japanese"?

Lupin III News – First New Full-Length Animated Film in 30 Years Announced, Koike Directs

At long last, the popular Lupin III franchise is receiving a new full-length animated film. What we know so far, below.

Would You Drink Mayonnaise? Japan Reacts to Lawson’s New Product

You may love mayonnaise. But would you DRINK mayonnaise? The verdict is in as Japanese users have been trying Lawson's new "drinkable mayo" - learn what they think in our latest.

Four Reasons to Hire a Japan Tour Guide

Coming to Japan? Want to experience the country outside of the tourist traps? Here's how a tour guide can unlock experiences you and your travel companions might have trouble navigating on your own.

Port Store: When a Japanese Combini Isn’t a Combini

Ever seen a combini in Tokyo that looks sorta...fake? Congratulations - you've found a port store. Here's why some Lawson and Family Mart stores in the Tokyo Bay area hide their true identity.