Nintendo Museum may owe refunds for overcharges.

Customers at the Nintendo Museum's gift shop were overcharged for certain cookie sets and are now eligible for partial refunds.

First foreign tour bus driver in Japan via skilled worker program.

Japan's expanded residence program now allows foreigners, like Iyus, to work as specified skilled workers, including tour bus drivers.

New method shows white strawberry sweetness without harm.

Researchers from NARO and Nagoya University developed a non-invasive method to measure sugar content in white and red strawberries.

Four affordable, delicious lunch spots in Shibuya, Tokyo.

A Shibuya native shares four affordable dining spots in Shibuya for tasty meals that won’t break the bank.

Japan enacts compensation law for forced sterilization victims.

Japan's new law compensates forced sterilization victims with ¥15 million and offers legal help for claims under its eugenics policy.

Initial D merchandise, including wet wipe cases and bento boxes, now available in Japan, including Narita Airport.

Initial D combines food and racing with themed bento boxes and tissue holders, appealing to anime and car enthusiasts alike.

Japan's Shin-Tomei expressway to open self-driving lanes.

Starting March 3, Japan will test autonomous trucks on priority lanes of the Shin-Tomei Expressway for one year.

Japan's Seven Bank launches face recognition ATM service.

Seven Bank's new Face Cash service allows cash transactions via facial recognition at 26,000 ATMs, enhancing security and convenience.

Domino's to close 172 stores in Japan.

Domino's will close 205 unprofitable outlets globally, including 172 in Japan, to focus on improving earnings and reducing costs.

Traditional Japanese culinary rules can be disregarded.

As 2025 progresses, reflect on past celebrations and recreate the comforting food associated with the Japanese term "matsukaze."

Outdoor Valentine's date ideas in Tokyo.

This Valentine's Day, explore Tokyo's outdoor date spots that combine winter charm with cozy indoor options for a memorable experience.

Japan plans to permit foreign nationals in home care services.

The government plans to allow foreign workers in home care, restaurants, and manufacturing to address labor shortages this spring.