Tag: western media

Why This Bookstore in Tokyo is Charging Admission

Would you pay to shop in a bookstore? Many in Japan would. Here's why Bunkitsu and other admission-based bookstores are booming.

Domino’s Japan Once Again Stiffed Christmas Eve Pizza Eaters

In what some netizens are calling a Christmas Eve tradition, Domino's Japan stores countrywide failed to deliver on their pie promises.

Japan Proposes Changing Election Poster Rules to Avoid a Repeat Disaster

This summer, Tokyo was plagued by election posters that included cute cats, pornography, and outright financial scams. A new law hopes to fix that.

NHK’s Kohaku Switches Hoshino Gen Song Tied to Director Accused of Sexual Assault

NHk and Hoshino Gen have announced the singer will switch the song he planned to sing at Kohaku due to its association with disgraced director Sono Sion.

Coming of Age Dressmaker in Okinawa Disappears, Leaving Young Adults In The Lurch

A custom-order dress company may ruin Coming of Age Day for some young people in Okinawa after disappearing with their money.

Family Mart Says Cute “Save Me!” Onigiri Mascot Reduced Food Loss

Combini chain Family Mart wanted to reduce food loss in its stores. So it did the most Japan thing ever: it created a mascot.