BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Some Japanese Izakaya Go Virtual During COVID-19
From free high-speed wi-fi to shamizen serenades, enterprising bar owners in Japan are going virtual to soften the damage wrought by COVID-19.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
FOOD
Japan’s Non-Alcoholic Boom
A drop in drinking in Japan has more bars and restaurants turning towards non-boozy options - and even sake manufacturers are boarding…
FOOD
In Japan, Says Survey, Food Matters (Way) More Than Sex
A survey by a Japanese sex toy manufacturer provides some (maybe not-so-surprising) results around how much Japan cares about its cuisine.
FOOD
Sushi Restaurant CEO Defeats Pirates, Sets Tuna Records
Sushi restaurant CEO Kimura Kiyoshi second-bests his own record and earns online love - complete with re-enactments of some of his greatest…
FOOD
Video: Sayonara, Conveyor Belt Sushi?
Many of you have heard about or eaten at a revolving conveyer-belt sushi - or kaiten-zushi - restaurant. What most people don't…
FOOD
Japan’s Top 5 Ramen Shops…As Chosen by AI?
A Japanese firm noodled on how to track down the country's top 5 ramen shops - and found a unique way to…
FOOD
Why Revolving Conveyor Belt Sushi is Fading in Japan
Conveyor belt sushi has long been a huge hit - not just in Japan, but around the world. So why are more…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japanese Restaurant Menus: Reading the Kanji
Reading Japanese menus can be tricky, as you'll often find many kanji you don't encounter elsewhere. Here's a short guide to make…