Japanese water bills eat up a big chunk of households’ living expenses. Because of this, the costs add up even more during the summer heat. But this year (2025), many Tokyo residents will get extra help: the city is waiving basic water utility fees for four months.

When you visit Japan, it is a fantastic experience that millions of people take advantage of every year, especially with COVID-19 restrictions being lifted. However, new changes will affect people traveling from visa-exempt countries.

Onosato is a young sumo wrestler who has reached the highest professional sumo rank: yokozuna. Known for his strength, skill, and calm personality, Onosato has quickly become a symbol of the sport’s future. His recent promotion to yokozuna–the highest rank– marks a significant moment in his career and in sumo history. With a strong amateur...

Believe it or not, despite the massive multinational success of Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Monkey Ball, Like a Dragon, and many other major video game franchises, Sega only has one dedicated merchandise store. But now, for the first time, Sega has officially launched its first dedicated store, Sega Shop, in Shanghai!

Over the past year, Japan’s health food scene has been making a comeback. One throwback favorite leading the charge? The acai bowl!

In Japan, there’s a super special bright yellow train called Doctor Yellow! It races along the shinkansen tracks from Tokyo to Hakata, but it’s not your regular train. Doctor Yellow doesn’t carry passengers; it checks the tracks and wires to ensure everything is safe for the regular bullet trains. Let’s learn more about this legendary...