Bento Shop Bankruptcies Rise as Japan Faces Rising Rice Costs
Bento shop bankruptcies rise sharply across Japan in 2025. These boxed lunches, known as bento, are a staple of Japanese cuisine. They offer a...
Ishiba Tax Rejection Sparks Debate Amid Rising Inflation
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba firmly rejected the idea of cutting the consumption tax rate during a party leaders’ debate on Wednesday evening. This debate...
Tulsi Gabbard Issues Nuclear Warning After Hiroshima Visit
Tulsi Gabbard’s Hiroshima warning sparked strong reactions Tuesday as she condemned rising nuclear tensions after visiting the bombed city. Meanwhile, the U.S. intelligence chief...
Toyota’s plan to sell U.S.-made cars in Japan
Toyota plans to begin selling U.S.-manufactured cars in Japan, a bold shift amid ongoing trade tensions with Washington. The company announced the initiative in...
Japan Cash Handout Plan: Coalition Promises Payouts Ahead of Election
The Japan cash handout plan has returned as inflation keeps straining household budgets across the country. On Tuesday, two sources confirmed that Japan’s ruling...
