A compromised crop of potatoes on Japan’s north island of Hokkaido has forced one the country’s largest chip manufacturers to halt production of some of its most popular flavors. Now the country is ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Explore the beauty of Japan without having to worry about your luggage. Starting in January, those visiting Japan will be able to ...
In ongoing celebration of its 90th anniversary, Yoshida & Co. has reimagined its commuter-focused Potr Ride collection.
Retailers link reusable bags to a spike in shoplifting. Starting this past July, Japan began charging for single-use plastic bags in stores across the country. The move, intended to curb plastic usage ...
On July 1, the Japanese government enacted a ban on the practice of handing out free plastic bags by retail businesses. Instead, shops, convenience stores, and restaurants must charge extra for such a ...
TOKYO (AFP) - Retailers in Japan began charging for plastic bags on Wednesday (July 1), a move aimed at curbing Japanese consumers' love for packaging and finally bringing the country in line with ...
Grade schoolers across Japan carry leather backpacks called “randoseru” (ランドセル). Traditionally, kids have carried one of two colors: black for boys, and red for girls. In recent years, however, that’s ...