Japan Faces Record Low Rice Stocks
Decline in first-grade crop ratings leads to rice shortage in Japan.
Margot Cruz
🌸 Passionate about all things Japan! 🌸 Sharing my love for Japanese culture, language, and traditions.
Aleppo's 1,000-Year Soap Tradition
Discover the ancient craft of Aleppo soap, made with olive and laurel oil.
Daiso’s Friendly Closing Tune
Daiso introduces an easy-to-understand closing-time song for foreigners.
Aussie Tea and Rice Bowls Hit Japan
Japanese-inspired Australian tea and rice bowl shop debuts in Japan.
Kiki’s Delivery Service Delivers McDonald’s Magic
McDonald’s Japan teams up with Kiki’s Delivery Service for new burgers.
Fake Celebrity Ad Scams Soar
Victims of fake celebrity ads in Japan increase tenfold.
Japan’s AI Investment Boost!
Light regulations to attract AI investments in Japan
Shibuya’s Umbrella Revolution
Shibuya to install 150 umbrella-sharing stands across the city.
Rural Japan Welcomes Tourists
New paper promotes Japan’s rural areas to foreign visitors.
Cracking Down on Social Media Ads
Japan enforces stricter screenings for social media ads.
Boosting Tokyo’s Birth Rate
Koike and Renho tackle Tokyo’s declining birth rate.
Film Photography Revival
Ricoh launches first film camera in 20 years.