10 Japanese books to read in translation, 2025.

Consider exploring ten engaging Japanese novels in translation for 2025, which promise to challenge and entertain your mind.

Tokyo's historical taxi service offers a noble experience.

Sanwa Kotsu offers a unique taxi service where drivers dressed as Heian-era nobles provide elegant and culturally rich rides.

Starbucks Ginza House opens in Japan, offering exclusive matcha drinks.

Starbucks opens its 2,000th store in Japan, returning to Tokyo's Ginza, featuring unique tea experiences and exclusive products.

Japan reevaluates medical copayment increase due to patient backlash.

Japan plans to increase medical fee caps amid rising costs, but patients protest, fearing it will limit access to treatments.

Japan's wealthiest assets reach $3 trillion.

Japan’s wealthy hold record assets of ¥469 trillion, while the majority’s wealth grew only 42.2%, highlighting significant inequality.

Tokyo’s Sakeice O’Choco hot chocolate contains and does not contain sake.

Japan's new O’Choco dessert drink combines chocolate, sweet potato shochu, and clever wordplay, available for Valentine’s Day at Sakeice.

American tourist arrested in Japan for pushing sex worker down stairs.

A 69-year-old American man was arrested for assault after exceeding boundaries at a fuzoku establishment in Japan.

Haneda Airport offers a mobile tea ceremony for a peaceful start or finish to your Japan trip.

A bilingual tea ceremony event at Haneda Airport aims to showcase traditional Japanese culture to international travelers on March 2.

Tokyo's museum hotel features a miniature art exhibit that creates a sense of smallness.

Meguro Gajoen's Hundred Steps staircase displays a miniature art exhibition alongside traditional hina doll displays until March 9.

Honda, Nissan cancel megamerger after negotiations.

Honda and Nissan have officially halted their megamerger talks but will still collaborate on software and electric vehicle technologies.

120+ teams compete in epic Japanese snowball tournament.

Over 120 teams participated in Japan's largest snowball fight tournament in Uonuma, amidst the coldest weather this winter.

2000th Starbucks opens in Japan.

Japan's 2000th Starbucks, opening February 17, 2025, will feature matcha drinks and Japanese tea culture in Ginza.