Obon Ghostly Traditions

The spiritual language of Obon and Japan’s ghostly encounters.

Steak Sauce Whopper Surprise

Burger King Japan adds real steak pieces to their Whopper.

Pokémon Happy Meal Hype

McDonald's Japan releases new Pokémon toys—are they worth the hype?

Japan's Telegram Tradition

Telegrams still sent in Japan—time to end the service?

Breaking Makes Olympic Debut

Breakdancing joins the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

Foreign Children's Education Woes

Challenges faced by foreign children in Japan's education system.

Kimono Meets Aloha

Sendai blends traditional kimonos with Hawaii's iconic Aloha shirts.

Inclusive Café Innovation

Japanese café introduces speech-to-text displays for better communication.

Budget Baskin Robbins Challenge

How to stretch 1,000 yen at Baskin Robbins Japan.

Balloon Bomb Survivor's Story

Survivor shares harrowing experiences from Japan’s WWII balloon bomb project.

Viral Mascot Train Ride

Japanese mascot goes viral attempting to ride a local train.

Visitor Tax Exemption Boost

Japan expands tax exemption for foreign visitors to spur tourism.