In January 2026, households in several Japanese municipalities began testing a water system that connects to no municipal pipe. The units, installed next to washing machines, filter and recirculate ...

From hot canned coffee and corn soup to highballs, dashi, and even gyoza, Japan’s vending machines offer a fascinating look ...

New yen notes were introduced that won’t be compatible with many machines that businesses like ramen shops rely on. By Kiuko Notoya and John Yoon Kiuko Notoya reported from Tokyo, and John Yoon from ...

If you have ever travelled through Japan, you will realise that the country has a way of solving problems you did not even know you had. Picture this for a moment: rushing between train transfers, ...