New Year’s is a major event in Japan, much like Christmas is in the West, full of cultural traditions that span back decades, and even centuries. One of those is the practice of adults handing ...

Eleven is trying to innovate beyond cup noodles, but does this new technology deliver the flavor ramen fans need?

A recent online debate has sparked some fierce opinions about whether it's OK for fans to sing along at concerts.

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Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026; Permanent Japanese residency to be possible for foreigners ...

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The Dragon Quest Burger trio, which come in special Dragon Quest illustration wrappers, consists of the Thick-sliced Beef and Potato Consomme Pepper Mayo, a burger with a thick hashbrown underneath ...

Starting with the requirement for citizenship, the current law requires the applicant to have lived in Japan for at least five years in order to be eligible for consideration. Under the expected ...

As we reported before, the Road Traffic Act of Japan was revised in November 2024, and new fines will be issued for a variety of cycling-related offenses, such as riding a bike on the sidewalk or ...

Mr. Sato bypasses the high-priced sushi that’s become the neighborhood’s new normal and finds a super-cheap, super-tasty bowl of ramen.

Starbucks Japan closes out the year with luxurious and innovative dessert drinks for the most Japanese holiday season of the year.