McDonald’s same-store sales fall for 1st time since the pandemic, profit slides 12%
McDonald's global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter…
Haunted houses: Test your courage with these six bone-chilling attractions
In Japan, summer is the season for all things haunted. While the Obon holiday in August celebrates…
K-beauty or J-beauty? The two ‘are not so different these days.’
Glossy skin, straight bleach-tinted hair, a famous face: South Korea's beauty industry has come to…
Pacquiao exhibition fight in Japan ends in a draw
Filipino great Manny Pacquiao's exhibition fight against Japan's Rukiya Anpo ended in an underwhelming draw…
Ex-Defense chief Ishiba plans to run in LDP leadership race
Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the leading candidate among the public for the next prime…
Tech tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network
On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a…
Japan’s orange juice makers facing the squeeze as supply dries up
Orange juice, once a staple in Japanese households, is becoming increasingly scarce on store shelves.…
How to combat loneliness in the workplace
Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting.…
Trash talk: A guide to garbage disposal in Japan
Congratulations! You’ve just signed the lease on your new apartment. When registering your new address at city…