Lots of travelers say supermarket tourism, the experience of trying local foods or variations of well-known items, has become ...

The Japanese fast food chain Sukiya is temporarily closing its nearly 2,000 locations after a rat was found in soup a ...

Japan risks reputational damage if it were to block a $47 billion foreign bid for retailer Seven & i Holdings on economic ...

While “ramen” is the commonly known Japanese term, in Korea instant noodles are called “ramyeon” (라면). The Korean version ...

A creative cavalcade of type, tactility, illustration and interiors, the brand’s whimsical yet temperate identity shows the ...

South Korean makeup and skincare brands may have dethroned France as Japan’s top cosmetics importer for the first time in ...

Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to all individuals leaving Japan by air or sea, including both foreign ...

A 48-year-old woman in Fukuoka Prefecture was arrested March 27 for allegedly stealing some 160 items including sugar placed ...

If you're embarking on a budget-friendly trip to Japan and want to save some cash, try grabbing a quick, surprisingly tasty ...

A konbini (a Japanese convenience store) is nothing like the corner stores you’re used to. These stores serve up full meals, ...

The Canadian company has agreed with Seven & I to seek a buyer for overlapping retail outlets as a prerequisite for takeover ...

The Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven says Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is understating the antitrust risk related to its ...