Japanese government suddenly raises income bar for foreigners seeking permanent residency, will apply new rules even to applications filed six months ago.
Convenience store chain shares a secret way to turn its coffees into decadent dessert drinks.
Want to try all kinds of Japanese dishes but don’t know where to start? This gem with “hidden” in its name has got you covered.
U.S. born chain has soldiered on for nearly a decade after the closing of stores in America.
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Rice cooker manufacturer weighs in on the question of whether you should stir your cooked rice before you scoop it out of the pot.
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No one can say exactly when the last time Tokyo got this much rain was, but it was a long, long time ago.
We followed a tip we heard through the grapevine that Japan’s sweet grape variety is even sweeter when pickled in a bed of fermented rice bran.
Getting up early and heading outside the regular tourist circuit could lead to an unforgettable experience this autumn.
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Pikachu plushie actually goes into space as part of Pokémon/European Space Agency collaboration
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