Food
More Restaurants in Japan Move to Smartphone Menus. Here’s Why Some Customers Hate It
It's not just old people who are grousing. Even young Japanese say they resent restaurants sucking up their battery life and bandwidth.
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Food
Food
Japanese Beef Bowl Chain Sukiya Apologizes for Mouse Miso Soup
The chain apologized for failing to inform the public about the two-month-old incident, which just went viral in the past few days.
Women
Japan’s Police Get With The Times By Getting Rid of Skirts
The move will also remove other small (and silly) gender differences, such as rank insignia being smaller on women's uniforms.
Society
Survey: 52% of Young Japanese Don’t Want Kids
Clear majorities say that Japan needs to provide better financial support as well as more flexible working options.
Living in Japan
Are Foreigners in Japan Getting High-Cost Healthcare For Free? Not Really
A Japanese politician says some foreigners are coming to Japan to get high-cost healthcare for free. The facts say otherwise.
Entertainment
Fuji TV’s Female Announcers Flee After Nakai Masahiro Scandal
The scandal has shaken the faith of many employees - and station insiders say other companies are using the opportunity to poach…
Travel
Tokaido Shinkansen to Add “Half-Private” Luxury Seat Option in 2027
JR Tokai says it's adding even more luxury options to some runs of its critical line between Tokyo and Osaka.
Food
Six Great Book Cafes in Tokyo to While Away Your Time
Looking for a space to relax in Tokyo? Check out these not-so-crowded cafes that combine good coffee with a book lover's aesthetic.