Top 6 Must-Try Convenience Store Treats in Japan① Popular Japanese Convenience Store Foods You can’t miss convenience store shopping while traveling in Japan. Various types of food catch the eye of travelers. One product is particularly popular with tourists. The “Corn & Mayonnaise” bread sold at Seven-Eleven is a convenience store product that has a fan base.It’s quite affordable, at 160 yen […]
Sweet Delights in Fukuoka & Tokyo: Must-Try Desserts for Travelers① Famous Fukuoka Desserts on Instagram Japan is a place where you can enjoy a variety of desserts. There are many types of desserts to choose from, from desserts made with Japan’s unique craftsmanship to desserts that captivate the eye with their extravagant visuals. For tourists, Japan is nothing short of a “dessert paradise.” Let […]
Former Actress Shiho Wakabayashi Opens Up About Current Life Situation on Government AssistanceShiho Wakabayashi, who previously held a successful acting career in Japan, has spoken openly about the challenges she’s currently facing. On March 12, Shiho Wakabayashi revealed on social media that she receives support through Japan’s social welfare programs, including a disability pension and livelihood protection. Shiho Wakabayashi provided insight into her current situation, where she […]
Fukuoka's Best 5 Restaurants for Traditional Dining Only Known to Locals① Celebrating 60 Years of Tradition: The Old-Timer hotpepper Fukuoka is a popular travel destination among Koreans. It’s an easy place to visit, with a flight time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The city attracts tourists with its various attractions, gourmet restaurants, and cafes. Yasube is an old-timer restaurant that has become popular […]
5 Luxury Ryokans for Authentic Japanese Hospitality① Ryokans Nestled in Natural Landscapes Japanese ryokan allows you to experience traditional accommodations. These places have traditional architecture, landscaping, and even hot springs. Fugaku Gunjo is a ryokan located in Shizuoka. Shizuoka is about an hour from Tokyo and offers beautiful views of Mount Fuji. At Fugaku Gunjo, you can soak in an open-air […]
North Korean Women's Soccer Team Arrives in Japan for Olympic Qualifiers Amid Entry RestrictionsThe 2nd final qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Olympics on 28thIt was the first visit to Japan by North Korean soccer team since 2017Exceptions are made for sports competitions about the entry forbiddance on North Korean nationalities The North Korean women’s soccer team, dressed in red coats, enters Japan through Tokyo Haneda Airport on […]
Critics Blame President Xi Jinping's Control Obsession for Struggles in Chinese Stock MarketChina and Hong Kong stock markets leak $1.5 trillion in January aloneXi Jinping’s obsession with control is the biggest problem, critics sayThe outlook suggests the potential for a rebound similar to JapanGoldman Sachs: “Active fiscal easing and economic adjustment to consumption are necessary” It’s not just the Chinese economy standing at a crossroads. The Chinese […]
Buffett Boost: Japan's Big Five Trading Companies Soar on Berkshire's PraisePraises Japan’s big five trading companies in his annual letter Warren Buffett has once again energized the Japanese stock market. According to Bloomberg on the 26th (local time), Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, praised the five major Japanese trading companies (Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Sumitomo) at length in his annual letter to shareholders on […]
Korean Semiconductors Caught in the Middle: Facing Pressure from U.S., China, and Japan With US President Joe Biden's visit to South Korea, the semiconductor industry is facing the challenge of securing competitiveness. The U.S. and Japan are expanding with software competitiveness and subsidies, and China is also looking for a way out of the U.S.'s grasp.
Tourist Denied Entry to Japanese Hotel for Not Speaking JapaneseA story has surfaced about a Korean YouTuber traveling in Japan and was denied accommodation at a pre-booked hotel for not speaking Japanese. The YouTuber “Kkujun,” with about 60,000 subscribers, recently posted a video titled “113-day journey, Fukuoka~Sapporo 1,118 miles Japan kickboard tour full version” on his YouTube channel. The video included a scene where […]
South Korea Ranks 22nd in World Democracy Index, Japan 16th, North Korea 165th South Korea's Democracy Index ranked 22nd out of 167 countries worldwide. This is up two spots from a year ago. Japan ranked 16th, the United States 29th, and North Korea 165th...
From UC Berkeley to Billionaire: How Masayoshi Son Built His $15.1 Billion EmpireSoftBank CEO Masayoshi SonUK’s Arm stock price surgeAssets increase by $3.8 billion There is a corporate executive whose assets have soared by 5 trillion won due to the sharp rise in the stock price of Arm, a UK semiconductor design company. Bloomberg reported on the 13th that “With the surge in Arm’s stock price, the […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Dangles Summit Offer to Japan's KishidaKim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party stated on the 15th, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s remarks on advancing a North Korea-Japan summit, “If (Japan) makes a political decision to open a new path for improving relations, the two countries can […]
Domino's Pizza Scandal: Employee Caught on Video Kneading Dough with Nose A part-time worker at Domino's Pizza in Japan has become the center of controversy after a video surfaced of him smearing his own snot into the pizza dough and kneading it...
Ramen Royalty: Finding the Secrets of Japan's Treasured 'Ramen Alley' When Sapporo, Japan, hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city organized street vendors into a single building, which became Ramen Alley, where miso ramen was born and still serves delicious miso ramen today.
'No Koreans Allowed': Revisiting a Symbol of Discrimination in Japan After 7 Years It's a nearby Japanese destination that can be reached in an hour and a half by ferry from Busan, but it's been boycotted due to the Hate Han.Recently, Channel A News reported on the situation in Daemado, seven years after the Hate Han controversy...
Japanese Foreign Ministry Confirms Late Discovery of Chinese Hacking Incident It has been reported that the diplomatic mail system through which Japan's Foreign Ministry headquarters and overseas diplomatic missions exchange confidential information has been cyber-attacked by China and its contents have been leaked...
Fukuoka's Unique Boat Adventure Yanagawa boat rides are becoming increasingly popular among international travelers, and this is a great way to get a feel for the traditional landscape of Yanagawa. In winter, you can also take a ride on the "Kotatsubune boat," which is warmed by a fireplace...
Top 5 Japanese Hot Springs to Visit Iroha Ryokan is a ryokan hotel with an open-air hot spring in every room.It's a cozy space with a total of 15 separate buildings.The rooms can accommodate from 2 to 6 people and are spacious...
The Season in Japan Locals Warn You Avoid Travel While the demand for traveling to Japan continues to grow, the New Year holidays are also a time of year when there are crowds everywhere you go, and the prices of hotels and airline tickets are much higher than at other times of the year.You may not be able to stay at the hotel of your choice, or the price tag may be too high...
Top 6 Must-Try Convenience Store Treats in Japan ① Popular Japanese Convenience Store Foods You can’t miss convenience store shopping while traveling in Japan. Various types of food catch the eye of travelers. One product is particularly popular with tourists. The “Corn & Mayonnaise” bread sold at Seven-Eleven is a convenience store product that has a fan base.It’s quite affordable, at 160 yen […]
Sweet Delights in Fukuoka & Tokyo: Must-Try Desserts for Travelers ① Famous Fukuoka Desserts on Instagram Japan is a place where you can enjoy a variety of desserts. There are many types of desserts to choose from, from desserts made with Japan’s unique craftsmanship to desserts that captivate the eye with their extravagant visuals. For tourists, Japan is nothing short of a “dessert paradise.” Let […]
Former Actress Shiho Wakabayashi Opens Up About Current Life Situation on Government Assistance Shiho Wakabayashi, who previously held a successful acting career in Japan, has spoken openly about the challenges she’s currently facing. On March 12, Shiho Wakabayashi revealed on social media that she receives support through Japan’s social welfare programs, including a disability pension and livelihood protection. Shiho Wakabayashi provided insight into her current situation, where she […]
Fukuoka's Best 5 Restaurants for Traditional Dining Only Known to Locals ① Celebrating 60 Years of Tradition: The Old-Timer hotpepper Fukuoka is a popular travel destination among Koreans. It’s an easy place to visit, with a flight time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The city attracts tourists with its various attractions, gourmet restaurants, and cafes. Yasube is an old-timer restaurant that has become popular […]
5 Luxury Ryokans for Authentic Japanese Hospitality ① Ryokans Nestled in Natural Landscapes Japanese ryokan allows you to experience traditional accommodations. These places have traditional architecture, landscaping, and even hot springs. Fugaku Gunjo is a ryokan located in Shizuoka. Shizuoka is about an hour from Tokyo and offers beautiful views of Mount Fuji. At Fugaku Gunjo, you can soak in an open-air […]
North Korean Women's Soccer Team Arrives in Japan for Olympic Qualifiers Amid Entry Restrictions The 2nd final qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Olympics on 28thIt was the first visit to Japan by North Korean soccer team since 2017Exceptions are made for sports competitions about the entry forbiddance on North Korean nationalities The North Korean women’s soccer team, dressed in red coats, enters Japan through Tokyo Haneda Airport on […]
Critics Blame President Xi Jinping's Control Obsession for Struggles in Chinese Stock Market China and Hong Kong stock markets leak $1.5 trillion in January aloneXi Jinping’s obsession with control is the biggest problem, critics sayThe outlook suggests the potential for a rebound similar to JapanGoldman Sachs: “Active fiscal easing and economic adjustment to consumption are necessary” It’s not just the Chinese economy standing at a crossroads. The Chinese […]
Buffett Boost: Japan's Big Five Trading Companies Soar on Berkshire's Praise Praises Japan’s big five trading companies in his annual letter Warren Buffett has once again energized the Japanese stock market. According to Bloomberg on the 26th (local time), Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, praised the five major Japanese trading companies (Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Sumitomo) at length in his annual letter to shareholders on […]
Korean Semiconductors Caught in the Middle: Facing Pressure from U.S., China, and Japan With US President Joe Biden's visit to South Korea, the semiconductor industry is facing the challenge of securing competitiveness. The U.S. and Japan are expanding with software competitiveness and subsidies, and China is also looking for a way out of the U.S.'s grasp.
Tourist Denied Entry to Japanese Hotel for Not Speaking Japanese A story has surfaced about a Korean YouTuber traveling in Japan and was denied accommodation at a pre-booked hotel for not speaking Japanese. The YouTuber “Kkujun,” with about 60,000 subscribers, recently posted a video titled “113-day journey, Fukuoka~Sapporo 1,118 miles Japan kickboard tour full version” on his YouTube channel. The video included a scene where […]
South Korea Ranks 22nd in World Democracy Index, Japan 16th, North Korea 165th South Korea's Democracy Index ranked 22nd out of 167 countries worldwide. This is up two spots from a year ago. Japan ranked 16th, the United States 29th, and North Korea 165th...
From UC Berkeley to Billionaire: How Masayoshi Son Built His $15.1 Billion Empire SoftBank CEO Masayoshi SonUK’s Arm stock price surgeAssets increase by $3.8 billion There is a corporate executive whose assets have soared by 5 trillion won due to the sharp rise in the stock price of Arm, a UK semiconductor design company. Bloomberg reported on the 13th that “With the surge in Arm’s stock price, the […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Dangles Summit Offer to Japan's Kishida Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party stated on the 15th, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s remarks on advancing a North Korea-Japan summit, “If (Japan) makes a political decision to open a new path for improving relations, the two countries can […]
Domino's Pizza Scandal: Employee Caught on Video Kneading Dough with Nose A part-time worker at Domino's Pizza in Japan has become the center of controversy after a video surfaced of him smearing his own snot into the pizza dough and kneading it...
Ramen Royalty: Finding the Secrets of Japan's Treasured 'Ramen Alley' When Sapporo, Japan, hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city organized street vendors into a single building, which became Ramen Alley, where miso ramen was born and still serves delicious miso ramen today.
'No Koreans Allowed': Revisiting a Symbol of Discrimination in Japan After 7 Years It's a nearby Japanese destination that can be reached in an hour and a half by ferry from Busan, but it's been boycotted due to the Hate Han.Recently, Channel A News reported on the situation in Daemado, seven years after the Hate Han controversy...
Japanese Foreign Ministry Confirms Late Discovery of Chinese Hacking Incident It has been reported that the diplomatic mail system through which Japan's Foreign Ministry headquarters and overseas diplomatic missions exchange confidential information has been cyber-attacked by China and its contents have been leaked...
Fukuoka's Unique Boat Adventure Yanagawa boat rides are becoming increasingly popular among international travelers, and this is a great way to get a feel for the traditional landscape of Yanagawa. In winter, you can also take a ride on the "Kotatsubune boat," which is warmed by a fireplace...
Top 5 Japanese Hot Springs to Visit Iroha Ryokan is a ryokan hotel with an open-air hot spring in every room.It's a cozy space with a total of 15 separate buildings.The rooms can accommodate from 2 to 6 people and are spacious...
The Season in Japan Locals Warn You Avoid Travel While the demand for traveling to Japan continues to grow, the New Year holidays are also a time of year when there are crowds everywhere you go, and the prices of hotels and airline tickets are much higher than at other times of the year.You may not be able to stay at the hotel of your choice, or the price tag may be too high...
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