Lifestyle Feb 16, 2021

Virus threatens 'game over' for Japan's arcades

The number of such facilities plunged from 22,000 in 1989 to just 4,000 in 2019, and a number of well-known locations in Tokyo have shut for good since late last year.

Food & Drink Jan 4, 2021

Think what you've been having with your sushi is real wasabi? Think again.

Chances are the green topping smeared on your fish was an artificial version that Japanese growers say is a world away from their "green gold."

Business / Tech | FOCUS Nov 5, 2020

With PlayStation 5 launch, Sony needs a high score

The PS5 is priced at ¥49,980 ($500), like the Xbox Series X, while a version without a disk reader costs ¥39,980 ($400).

Film Oct 20, 2020

Japanese cinema must adapt to survive, warns rising-star director

Koji Fukada says original ideas in the country's industry are lacking, and that art house cinema is in need of a financial boost.