The latest Japanese teahouse to open in Manhattan provides a lesson in ancient matcha rituals. The sensory experience begins with the smell of incense inside Sōrate’s new outpost in the Flatiron District. After that, a tea master prepares and serves the brew, with guests quietly taking in a “meditative ritual to enjoy the visuals and … Read more
Eating ramen three or more times a week increases the risk of an early death, a new study from Japan has found. The noodle soup, which contains wheat noodles in a salty, pork-based broth, that is served with slices of meat, seaweed and vegetables, is a staple dish in the Asian country and is beloved … Read more
Good luck walking a mile in her shoes. An overachieving Long Island mom of two who has won nearly 50 national race walking titles and made two trips to the Olympics is gearing up for more glory at the sport’s world championships in Tokyo this month. “I just want to race and enjoy. There’s always … Read more
Think buying a photo of someone else’s unborn baby is weird? That’s because it is — but it was recently possible on the marketplace app from Japanese e-commerce company, Mercari. Now, Mercari has pulled the plug on selling ultrasound shots (which once sold online for around $14, according to X users), bowing to those worried … Read more
Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty of a charge of indecent assault on a female interpreter in a Hong Kong court on Wednesday before some emotional fans. Kamimura, a former member of a Japanese boy group named ONE N’ ONLY, was arrested in the southern Chinese city of March. In the same month, his contract … Read more
An urban explorer has uncovered a hauntingly preserved resort town in Japan, where towering hotels sit crumbling along a riverside cliff. It’s been untouched for over three decades, according to reports. Luke Bradburn, 28, stumbled upon the forgotten tourist destination of Kinugawa Onsen during a trip to Japan in early 2024. While his original goal was to … Read more
An Australian influencer has been criticized online and accused of “cultural appropriation” by some followers over her song choice and an outfit she wore in a social media post sharing photos from her current holiday in Japan. Sophia Begg, who goes by the name Sopha Dopha online and has more than 1.4 million followers, shared … Read more
Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has even bigger tourist goals for the years ahead. Hokuto Asano, first secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital in an interview that with the influx of tourists, the … Read more
The fast-food chain is adding two brand-new variations of the beloved Whopper burger to its menu: the Barbecue Rodeo and the Classic Rodeo. Although these sandwiches sound like they would make a killing in Burger King locations throughout the US, they’ll only be available in Japan restaurants for a limited time — at least for … Read more
They’ve put the glitter in the gutter. Japan has officially cracked down on “kirakira” — meaning “shiny” or “glittery” — baby names, with a new law aimed at dimming the dazzle of outlandish monikers like Pikachu, Prince and, yes, Devil. Among the newly discouraged names? Jewel, Lovely, Kitty, Elsa, Prince, Naruto, Pikachu, Naiki (as in … Read more
A look inside a Japanese corporate worker’s 18.5-hour day has shocked people around the world who described it as “hell” and a stark contrast to how tourists perceive the East Asian nation. In a YouTube video viewed close to 1.1 million times, titled ‘A Day in the Life: Salaryman at a Black Company’, user Salaryman Tokyo details … Read more
It’s music to your inner ear — literally. A study out of Japan recently found sound waves could potentially help you lose weight. Now, another study courtesy of Japanese scientists has unveiled a type of sound therapy that could soon have motion sickness sufferers singing a different tune. zinkevych – stock.adobe.com Dubbed “sound spice,” this … Read more
Money can’t buy happiness — and these countries prove it. The first-ever Global Flourishing Study has determined the countries where people “flourish” the most. Expands beyond the annual World Happiness Report — which often highlights the high quality of life in Nordic nations — the new research digs deeper into all areas of people’s lives … Read more
That’ll keep you awake at night. A model was scared out of her skin after discovering a man hiding under her bed in her hotel room, which she detailed in a recent TikTok video with 4 million views. “I found a strange man under my bed,” Natalisi Taksisi said in the clip while describing the … Read more
Is this Australia’s answer to a massive issue? Overworked. Dating apped-out. Socially isolated. If the numbers are anything to go by, we’re getting lonely. One in four young Aussies feel that way daily. Something needs to change. There is currently a massive demand for rental girlfriend services on Aussie shores. Girls are being hired for company, … Read more
Other people don’t share his interest in pet-amorphosis. Toco the “human collie” may have to shutter his bizarre people “zoo” just months after opening because it has received “no bookings.” “If we do not receive any reservations by Saturday, April 19, we will close the store,” the collie cosplayer, who lives in Japan, lamented in … Read more
They’re like “do not disturb” signs for people. Most people have been approached or hit on at the bar by garrulous boozehounds who just can’t take a hint. Fortunately, an enterprising duo in Japan has created special wristbands that allow other pub-goers to tell if they’re craving conversation or just want to sip in silence … Read more
A popular fast-food chain in Japan will shut down for several days following reports of rat-infested miso soup. Sukiya, the country’s biggest beef bowl chain, said it would cease operations Monday at roughly 2,000 locations nationwide for four days starting in a statement posted on their website Saturday. The company, which is owned by dining … Read more
Visitors from far and wide are traveling to Japan, resulting in the country breaking a new tourism record. Between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30, projections indicate that nearly 33.4 million travelers visited Japan, according to the country’s government site. Out of the three million travelers who visited Japan in November of this year, 247,500 were … Read more
Oh, baby! Tokyo is offering its employees a four-day workweek in an attempt to boost the city’s birthrate. Governor Yuriko Koike recently announced that the city’s government employees will be given the option to have a three-day weekend beginning in April 2025. Tokyo is giving its employees a four-day workweek in an attempt to boost … Read more