Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
European man lost consciousness during Mt. Fuji hike with his son. The Fujinomiya Trail, one…
Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds
A Sydney court on Wednesday cleared Australian actor Rebel Wilson of defaming Charlotte MacInnes, the…
Japanese government sets up new group to deal with trading card boom
Trading cards have become so popular in Japan that the government is now getting involved,…
Yakuza members arrested for building a road on mountain they don’t own
Darn gangsters! Building infrastructure without permission. On 15 July, about 120 officers with the Hiroshima…
Brand new Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan… but it won’t carry passengers
Meet “SOAR”, the next-generation Shinkansen designed to protect the rails. On 14 July, East Japan…
Sanrio eco-friendly plushies are here for the earth-conscious lovers of all things kawaii
This cute line-up is made from sustainable materials and will make your friends green with…
Japanese curry rice burger gets all the attention in Mos Burger’s new birthday celebration campaign
There are some showstoppers in this limited-time promotion, but the unique twist on Japanese curry…
Cup Noodle releases cold-water instant ramen in Japan, but can it really be made with just cold water?
New Hiyashi Cup Noodle cuts out the need for boiling water, so we put it…
Mos Burger opens Mosh Burger ＆ Bar in Ginza, but is it fated to be a short-lived sensation?
The curse of the specialty burger store threatens to strike again in Tokyo. On 1…