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7-Eleven Japan’s aged brown rice onigiri reveals a different side to convenience store food
If you’re worried about additives in convenience store food, this rice ball set is for you. When you eat out in Japan on a regular basis, you might find yourself looking for something lighter and simpler to counteract all the rich and salty meals. That’s where our newly established “Light Flavour Gourmet Exploration Team” steps in, with gourmet food finds for those seeking out lighter, healthier options.▼ For this instalment, the team would like to introduce the “N
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
You know, you really have been working hard, so why not treat yourself to a dip in a bath full of negi?In Japan, there’s a custom of putting foodstuffs into your bathwater. This isn’t an everyday practice, but the occasional addition of fruits or herbs to the bath is said to aid relaxation, beautify the skin, and provide a soothing aroma.Some of the most common special baths of this type are orange, apple, or yuzu citrus fruit baths, the last of which is pictured above. However, one bathhouse in
Denny’s Japan launches a giant customizable crepe for students
Sweet or savory? With a whole 25 toppings to choose from, after school is getting a lot more delicious.Casual restaurants like Denny’s have long been frequented by students in Japan as a place to stop by after school for a cheap bite to eat or study for a couple of hours, thanks to the unlimited refills at the drink bar.Back in September, Denny’s Japan released the first phase of their new #Deni-bu project that is aimed at students. With the name using the Japanese “bu” that denotes a scho
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike
Landmark Akihabara location reopens with new owners.In July, arcade operator GiGO announced that it would be closing its Akihabara Building 1 branch (pictured above) at the end of August. It’s always sad to hear that an arcade is shutting down, but the sting this time was especially sharp, since not only is the Akihabara neighborhood Tokyo’s biggest video game culture district, before GiGO Akihabara Building 1 was called that, the arcade used to be High-tech Land Sega Shintoku, which was opened
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Asia’s Economies Can Embrace Services to Boost Growth and Productivity
The Asia-Pacific region prospered by becoming the source of more than half of global factory output, but another transformation to higher-productivity services has the potential to further support ...
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 ...
Joint communiqué - 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting
The Participants expressed their sincere appreciation to Turkmenistan for hosting the meeting and agreed to reconvene in 2026. The EU proposed to hold the next meeting in Brussels.
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
With chairlifts, an illuminated slide, and a dazzling Tamagotchi display, Illumillion is a must-visit spot in Japan this winter.Around a year ago, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma received an invitation from amusement park operator Fujikyu to visit one of the largest illumination events in the Kanto area. With expectations low, he went along to the event and ended up being totally blown away by what he saw. There were lights as far as the eye could see, and he was able to meet popular characters R
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Cutlery, mugs, tumblers and MiiR bottles sparkle in this dazzling new collection.The end of the year is a magical time in Japan, when cities sparkle with brighly lit illuminations. Starbucks is now capturing that holiday spirit in its latest Christmas Collection, dubbed “Moments of Joy“, with sparkly details mimicking the city lights and bringing joy and festive fun to the proceedings.This new range has some surprises in store for customers, with a set of cutlery and a couple of furr
Odisha and World Bank Discuss Collaborative Pathways for Sustainable Growth and Investment
Learn how the Odisha World Bank collaboration is set to enhance the state's growth and development initiatives.
Kyoto’s for-adults immersive samurai theme park announces opening date
Renovations are almost finished for Toei’s Uzumasa Kyoto Village.Toei is one of Japan’s biggest producers of samurai movies and TV series, and 50 years ago the company hit upon the idea of combining some of its filming sets with a theme park. The result was Toei Kyoto Studio Park (called Toei Uzumasa Eigamura in Japanese), located 30 minutes away from Kyoto Station and currently in the middle of a comprehensive renovation which will see it reborn as Uzumasa Kyoto Village, an immersive entertainm
New Dragon Ball die-cast car toys bring Frieza’s pod to the Dream Tomica line【Photos】
Tomica’s latest dreams include the personal vehicles of Frieza and the Ox-King.Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy doesn’t limit itself to brand-new car models for its die-cast Tomica line. Sure, they release detailed little replicas of the latest fun and sporty automobiles, but they also like to highlight classic vehicles that have gone on to have iconic status among fans.And that philosophy isn’t limited to real-world cars, either. The Dream Tomica sub-brand draws inspiration from anime/manga series
We might have found the funniest dish in Kanagawa
A geyser of crispy noodles, seeming to erupt out of the bowl, leaves customers in fits of laughter.The western region of Kanagawa Prefecture has brought us many surprises when it comes to restaurants: from a mountain of karaage fried chicken for your birthday to all-you-can-eat sashimi. Recently, whispers of a Chinese restaurant with a great atmosphere that’s frequently visited by celebrities reached the ears of our Japanese-language reporter Takuya Inaba.The word out on the street was that amon
All of Evangelion exhibit showing largest-ever collection of Eva art and design documents in Tokyo
Roppongi exhibition marks 30th anniversary of the Evangelion TV series’ premier, but celebrates the entire anime franchise.When there’s an Evangelion event announced, an immediate question that pops into the heads of fans is “Which Evangelion?” After all, there’s the original 1995 anime TV series, which has a trio of theatrical features lumped into its continuity, but there’s also the Rebuild of Evangelion, a retelling/reboot/arguable sequel movie tetralogy whose releases span the period from 20
Starbucks Japan opens first-ever branch on Shinkansen bullet train platform
It’s not Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka that has it, though.Once upon a time, vendors would periodically wheel carts down the aisles of the Shinkansen, offering food and drinks for travelers to enjoy during their ride on Japan’s famed bullet trains. Sadly that came to an end in the fall of 2023, with operator Japan Railways citing decreased demand as the reason for discontinuing the service on all but first-class carriages.The reason demand was dropping, JR said, was that more and more travelers were in
Instagrammable library in Japan shelters the local community with forests of books
Relax and unwind inside this aesthetically pleasing haven. When planning a trip to Japan, lots of people turn to social media for information on sites to see and things to do. This means that sometimes, underrated sites like libraries have found themselves becoming must-visit spots after going viral on social media, and if you’re looking to be inspired by an aesthetically pleasing space where you can unwind with a book, then Nasu Shiobara City Library Miruru in Tochigi Prefecture ought to
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Artist behind 22-year project takes to the skies one last time on real-world version of Hayao Miyazaki flying machine.You could get into a spirited debate as to whether Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind belongs in the fantasy or science fiction genre, but either way, the anime film from the artists who would soon after form Studio Ghibli is set in a world of fiction. That gave director Hayao Miyazaki unbridled freedom not only in designing the characters and creatures that appear in the movie,
Cook Islands Finance strengthens Asia market engagement at STEP Asia 2025
Cook Islands Finance has completed a successful programme at the 2025 STEP Asia Conference in Hong Kong, reinforcing the Cook Islands’ position as a trusted and experienced jurisdiction for asset protection and international wealth structuring.
Trump travels to Asia and a meeting with China's Xi as the US government shutdown drags on
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump headed for Asia for the first time this term, a trip where he is expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face ...