BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Can This Japanese Company Save Subway in Japan?
The Subway brand in Japan is dying. Over half of the store's chains have closed in the past 10 years. Japan's Watami,…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
TRAVEL
Unscrupulous Shops in Japan Target Tourists As Yen Weakens
The weak yen has made it more attractive than ever to travel to Japan - but some restaurants and stores are taking…
TECHNOLOGY
Robot Izakaya: A New Level of Contactless Service
As Japanese restaurants and bars open back up after the state of emergency, some are looking to modern technology to help enforce…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Some Japanese Izakaya Go Virtual During COVID-19
From free high-speed wi-fi to shamizen serenades, enterprising bar owners in Japan are going virtual to soften the damage wrought by COVID-19.
FOOD
How Much for Great Sake? A New Tokyo Restaurant Lets You Decide
A new sake bar is using a radical model to bring in customers - but there are a few catches.
NEWS
Japanese Restaurant Chain Tests Smoking Ban. The Results…?
Nakada Holdings, which runs a chain of kushikatsu (deep-fried meat skewer) restaurants, decided to get a leg up on the law, and…