Samarkand hosts first CITES summit in Central Asia, gathering nations for wildlife protection
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Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app
Usually you have to head to the store to see your options for this win-win-win Japanese shopping custom, but Starbucks has made it extra-easy.In Japan, there’s a common practice of supermarkets and takeout places discounting leftover items as they get close to closing time. It’s a win-win-win policy, as consumers get to save a little cash, the store gets to make some extra sales, and the reduction in food waste is a plus for the environment too.Since these discounts are for leftover items, thoug
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Even at the cheapest option, you’re getting a fantastic deal.With its hearty pork bone broth noodles and unique dining experience, whereby customers are able to order, dine, and interact with staff all without saying a single word, Ichiran’s popularity is not surprising. It’s not uncommon at all for lines to sprawl out of the door and around the building.Our Ichiran-loving Japanese language reporter K. Masami makes it a yearly tradition to check out what the restaurant has in store for fans each
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Mario is also taking over the Sonic train as part of collaboration with JR.Mt. Fuji may be the most recognizable natural symbol of Japan, but if we’re throwing man-made ones into the mix, the Shinkansen has to be pretty high on the list, right? The crown jewel of Japan’s rail network represents not only technological innovation, but also the culture’s sense of hospitality towards travelers and how there are cool places to explore at all corners of the country.Just about the only way the Shinkans
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Mr. Sato heads to one of Japan’s biggest Chinatowns to see how things are following China’s travel advisory.The Chinese government recently made a statement telling citizens not to travel to Japan, which was seconded by the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on November 26. Since the diplomatic spat started, we’ve been making the rounds of some of Japan’s most popular sightseeing destinations and shopping spots to see whether or not the travel advisory is having an affect on the size of tourist crowds, an
Push and pull for Southeast Asia as China counters Malaysia’s US trade deal with own pact
Malaysia is already part of several free trade agreements (FTAs) with China, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic ...
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) announces dates for 2026 ASCO Breakthrough and begins accepting submissions for novel oncology research
Uniindia: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) announces dates for 2026 ASCO Breakthrough and begins accepting submissions for novel oncology research
Russia, India aim to increase and diversify trade
By Manoj Kumar and Gleb Bryanski NEW DELHI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - India and Russia want to boost their trade and expand the ...
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Fast food chain’s first-ever Christmas restaurant serves to break away from the nation’s fried chicken tradition. With December already upon us, Christmas is just weeks away, which means one thing in Japan – it’s time to put our orders in for KFC chicken. As the Christmas meal of choice for many households in Japan, KFC is in hot demand at this time of year, and to drive that point home, the chain is making its presence known with a limited-time Christmas restaurant in Tokyo
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
What’s behind Japan’s continuing slide down the list?Every year EF Education First, a Switzerland-based company that provides language learning services and assistance in countries around the world, prepares its English Proficiency Index (or EF EPI) report, based on scores from its EF Standard English Test. In the newest edition of the report, released late last month, Japan has fallen to its lowest ranking ever since the EF EPI was introduced in 2011.The index was calculated using the results f
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Studio Ghibli-themed bakery puts a tasty spin on Japan’s Christmas cake tradition.With December here, it’s time to not only get serious about Christmas shopping, but also Christmas cakes. In Japan, the typical Christmas Eve/party dessert is a strawberry shortcake, but if you want something that keeps that tradition going while still feeling a little more special than the ultra-orthodox versions, a Totoro Christmas cake might be just what you need this holiday season.Pictured above is this year’s
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
Shhh…don’t let anyone know we told you about the secrets you can find inside New Days.Whenever anyone talks about Japanese convenience store chains, they’re usually referring to one of the nation’s top three, Lawson, 7-Eleven and FamilyMart. However, locals know there are hidden gems to be found at other convenience stores, and over at New Days, the chain run by East Japan Railways (JR East), you’ll find some branches that have beer and sake servers inside of them.▼
Burger King Japan’s newest all-you-can-eat burger deal is its smelliest yet
The Ninniku Garlic the One-Pounder is a burger so pungent they garlic-named it twice.It’s often said that the most popular day on which to start a diet is “tomorrow,” and I suppose we could stretch that concept out to say that “next year” is an appealing choice of timing as well. So if you’ve given yourself a pass to eat whatever you want in the remaining days of 2025, Burger King Japan has an offer for you: all-you-can-eat one-pound burgers.The chain has announced the third round of its One Pou
Amtech to Participate in The Benchmark Company 14th Annual Discovery One-on-One Investor Conference
Amtech Systems, Inc. ("Amtech") (NASDAQ: ASYS), a manufacturer of equipment and consumables enabling AI semiconductor device packaging and advanced substrate fabrication, today announced its ...
Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting
US presidential trips abroad have traditionally been an opportunity to display the power of the American nation on the world stage. Donald Trump's five-day swing through eastern Asia, on the other ...
Mobilicom to Participate in the iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Winter Investment Conference 2025 on December 9–10, 2025
Palo Alto, California, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobilicom Limited (Nasdaq: MOB, MOBBW) (“Mobilicom” or the “Company”), a provider of cybersecurity and robust solutions for drones and robotics, today announced that its management will be participating in the iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Winter Investment Conference 2025 on December 9 and 10, 2025. Oren Elkayam, the Company’s Founder and CEO, will deliver a presentation at 3:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 9, followed by one-on-one meet
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Tripling the current tax still isn’t enough for some politicians who want travelers to pay even more when flying out of Japan.It’s looking increasingly likely that the Japanese government is going to be raising the departure tax charged to travelers flying out of the country at the earliest opportunity. Last month came reports that policymakers are considering tripling the tax, and now come reports that some travelers will likely be paying even more.To recap, travelers are charged a departure ta
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
We assess the political fallout at one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist hotspots.On the evening of 26 November, the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo issued a call on social media for people to refrain from travelling to Japan. The announcement came two weeks after the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs first called for travel restrictions, citing “deteriorating security conditions in Japan” as the reason. In response, on 21 November, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially released statisti
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A rare case of food coming out of Kirby instead of going inside.There’s arguably no Japanese pop culture character better suited to food-based collaborations than Nintendo’s Kirby. Not only is the guy absolutely adorable, his whole deal is that he’s always ready to chow down on something tasty.We recently taste-tested some delicious Kirby mochi sweets from Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart, but since he’s always hungry for more, he’s already on to his next team-up, this time with revo
Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence
There was no mystery as to whether fans wanted more mystery meat, and Nissin is finally giving it to them.When you start scarfing down on Cup Noodles, obviously you’re in the mood for ramen. However, there’s something other than the noodles in that cup that also get fans really excited: the mystery meat.Mystery meat is what Cup Noodle maker Nissin calls those little meaty cubes that you’ll find floating in the broth of Japan’s most popular brand of instant ramen. So strong is the love for myster