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…
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…
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…