[ad_1] Whisky – particularly good whisky – can set you back a pretty penny. That’s certainly the case with Japanese whisky, which is enjoying a years-long boom. But that boom is taking a toll on supplies. That means that some of Japan’s most beloved aged whiskies are about to become an even rarer pleasure. The …
This 30-Year Japanese Whisky Will Now Set You Back $2,425 Read More »
[ad_1] >Nothing quite says “Fukui” like habutae mochi. Though it might look just like ordinary white mochi, it is not at all “just” a simple mochi. These thin sheets of smooth mochi are so soft and delicate they practically melt in your mouth. Named for a traditional kind of silk also famous in Fukui it is …
[ad_1] Police have arrested the now-ex-president of a card trading business. The charge? Scamming his own company to pay for vacations with women and fund his luxurious lifestyle. Last week’s arrest Tokyo Metropolitan Police 2nd Investigation Division arrested Nishiura Keiichiro, 48. Nishiura is the former company president of card trading company C-Labo, founded in 2004. …
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[ad_1] Iyoboya Hall, a museum specializing in Japanese salmon in Niigata Prefecture’s Murakami City, recently announced that they have absolutely no live salmon to display during their traditional live salmon exhibition. Photo: Iyoboya Hall According to the museum website, the abnormally high water temperatures this summer drastically reduced the number of fish caught in Japanese waters this season–with some …
Japanese museum dedicated to salmon has no live salmon on display this year Read More »
[ad_1] Ever see a snack and thought to yourself, “I can see myself wearing that”? If so, then the latest product from Meiji in Japan is a perfect fit for you. The versatile company announced this week that it would turn its iconic treat, Kinoko no Yama, into a set of headphones. What’s more, the …
Meiji to Sell Kinoko no Yama Headphones with AI Translation Read More »
[ad_1] Ever see a snack and thought to yourself, “I can see myself wearing that”? If so, then the latest product from Meiji in Japan is a perfect fit for you. The versatile company announced this week that it would turn its iconic treat, Kinoko no Yama, into a set of headphones. What’s more, the …
This Japanese Snack Will Become a Universal Translator Read More »
[ad_1] The Hilton’s YouTube channel uploaded a Japanese commercial for Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of its nineteen hotel brands on November 9th. Hilton removed the video less than a week later. X (formerly known as Twitter) users bombarded the American hospitality company for “making a joke out of Japanese culture,” as one viewer wrote. …
Hilton Pulls Ad Attacking Ryokans in Japan After Uproar Read More »
[ad_1] Tourism has been on the rise since Japan re-opened its doors in October 2022. Now, the country’s tourism agency says that business is better than it was even before the pandemic. Who’s coming to Japan? As we’ve covered before, tourism to Japan went from overflowing to nonexistent in the blink of an eye when …
Tourism to Japan Soars, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels Read More »
[ad_1] A design festival in Tokyo became host to an unfortunate incident of food poisoning from what customers describe as particularly foul-smelling muffins. The incident exploded online – and even sparked death threats. Who ordered the natto-smelling muffins? (Answer: Nobody) The incident occurred at Tokyo Design Festa, an international art event held at the city’s …
Natto-Smelling Muffins Make a Stink at Tokyo Design Festa Read More »
[ad_1] Host clubs in Japan have been notorious for their questionable business practices for a while now. But a series of recent incidents of exploitation – including a stabbing – have the country’s lawmakers calling for action. The structure of host clubs Picture: west / PIXTA(ピクスタ) Host clubs are bars where young, conventionally attractive men entertain …
Japan Politicians Are Eyeing a Crackdown on Host Clubs Read More »