How Japan’s would-be kingmakers lost their edge
When the current parliamentary session began five months ago, nationalist Sanseito and the centrist Democratic…
Japanese retailers offer various eel products for Day of the Ox
Retailers in Japan are offering a wide range of eel products to attract consumers ahead…
Lewis Hamilton hoping to head into F1’s August break on high note
Budapest – Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton could go into Formula One’s August break on a Hungarian…
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
The xx, Khruangbin and Massive Attack are set to headline Fuji Rock Festival this weekend.…
Japan antitrust watchdog to add new bureau to tackle Big Tech
The Japan Fair Trade Commission plans to create a new bureau for the first time…
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies while ascending Mount Fuji
The managing director of one of Switzerland’s most prominent euthanasia firms died while climbing Mount…
Starbucks Japan adds a new summer Frappuccino to the menu, but is it as refreshing as it looks?
Limited-edition “gyugyutto” beverage features a fruit combo rarely seen at Starbucks. After a succesion of…
South Africa’s data center ‘gold rush’ risks resource crunch
JOHANNESBURG – Rapid expansion of data centers has helped make South Africa the continent’s biggest…
Which country’s foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China
One country’s travelers spend more than double the total average for tourists in Japan, and…