Instant Okonomiyaki

Transforming cup noodles into a Japanese delight.

Mystery Meat Solved

Japan's beloved cup noodle meat sells out solo.

Sipping on Sweetness

Japan’s revolutionary drinkable soft serve ice cream.

Okinawa's Hidden Brew

Unearthing Japan's coffee cultivation history.

Rice in Peril

How climate change is challenging Japan's staple crop.

Smart Glasses, Dumb Move

High-tech cheating scandal at Waseda University.

New Yen, New Scams

Japan's currency makeover and what you need to know.

Tech Tantrum Tamer

Japan's AI filter to ease call center chaos.

Anime in the Air: Fly with Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer manga series has sold over 150 million copies in its first 23 volumes.

Japanese Skaters Grind to Global Glory

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan won 5 out of 12 medals in men's and women's skateboarding events.

Tsukemen vs. Ramen

Japan has somewhere between 23,000 and 32,000 ramen shops

How to Save Your Seat in Japan... with Your Wallet

Japan has just 327 thefts per 100,000 people.