Catch 'Em All Outdoors
Exciting new Pokémon Happy Meal toys hit McDonald’s Japan.
Margot Cruz
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Hello Kitty Meets The Rose of Versailles
Hello Kitty announces a crossover with the landmark anime franchise The Rose of Versailles.
Farewell Space Mountain
Tokyo Disneyland's iconic ride is now closed.
Game On: Caffeinated Ramen for Gamers Launches in Japan
Caffeinated ramen for one-handed gaming hits the shelves in Japan.
Driverless Future: Japan to Allow Autonomous Cars on Public Roads
Japan will permit driverless cars on 25 public roads by March 2025.
Cybercrime Surge: ¥66 Billion Stolen in Japan Through Online Scams
Online scams in Japan resulted in ¥66 billion stolen in the first half of 2024.
Japan's Heatstroke Guidelines Get an Update with 'Most Severe' Category
Japan introduces a new 'most severe' category in its heatstroke guidelines.
Stay Cool with Muji's Essential Summer Offers
Muji lets you fill water bottles for free, even if you didn’t buy them there.
Historic Surge: Japan's Foreign Population Hits New Milestone
Japan’s foreign population reaches a historic high following the largest single-year surge ever.
Japan's Life Expectancy on the Rise
Japan sees an increase in average life expectancy for the first time in three years.
Island Hide-and-Seek: Thrill on Japan's Abandoned Isles
Join the exciting hide-and-seek events on a deserted Japanese island this August and November.
Rice in Distress: Heat Waves Trigger Quality Decline and Shortage in Japan
Japan faces a rice shortage as heat waves affect crop quality, leading to decreased availability.