Osaka – The latest data has made it official — India overtook Japan in 2023 to become the world’s third-largest generator of solar energy. But at the International Solar Festival held at... Read more »
TikTok-famous rabbit mascot character あさみみちゃん Asamimichan is getting her first concept cafe in the Year of the Rabbit 2023! LTR Corporation, a subsidiary of CL Holdings, Inc., will open the “First Doki... Read more »
Towering faces of impossibly perfect men stare down from glowing billboards in Kabukicho, the infamous nightlife district in Shinjuku. These are hosts, charismatic young men who work at upscale clubs, pouring drinks... Read more »
According to the Japan Tourism Agency’s Survey of Foreign Visitor Consumer Trends in Japan (2019), about a quarter of all inbound tourists are traveling alone. Just like families and people traveling in... Read more »
Green Tea isn’t the only green tea ice cream Häagen-Dazs makes these days. Like many of Japan’s sweets suppliers, Häagen-Dazs Japan is continually rotating special limited-time flavors into its lineup. Their newest,... Read more »
In possibly related incident, Tokyo Metropolitan Police received complaint from foreigner that “I paid the woman the money, but didn’t get to have sex.” On Thursday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced... Read more »
Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park located in northern Okinawa’s lush jungle, opened in July 2025—and it’s unlike anything the island has seen before. Located in the UNESCO-protected region of Yambaru, the... Read more »
Paris – The world’s top court may not be able to compel polluting states to halt planet-warming emissions, but experts say its momentous climate decision gives potent legal and political firepower to... Read more »
Shibuya, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Tokyo, is now home to a very entertaining and enjoyable bar experience called Asobibar. This amusement bar franchise which launched in the Kansai region... Read more »
As most visitors to Japan’s major urban areas can surely attest to, this country has an astonishing diversity of food and drink vending machines. Vending machines not only sell countless different brands... Read more »