Lifestyle May 4, 2022

Coffee, tea and nagging at Japan's anti-procrastination cafe

The clean, well-lit place in western Tokyo has 10 seats reserved for writers, editors, manga artists and anybody else grappling with the written word and deadlines.

National / Science & Health Mar 17, 2022

Seals help Japanese researchers collect data under Antarctic ice

The seals were equipped with a head-mounted conductivity, temperature and depth sensor between March and November 2017, allowing scientists to collect observation data.

Culture Feb 4, 2021

Party's over: Pandemic forces closure of iconic Kawaii Monster Cafe

The cafe had hoped to capitalize on strong demand during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but with the outlook still uncertain a decision was made to let the lease expire and shut down.

National / Media | Japan Pulse May 15, 2015

Funassyi — Japan’s favorite shrieking pear

It's all going pear-shaped, and that's a good thing for Funabashi's popular mascot.

Business | Japan Pulse Mar 9, 2015

Will Line put the brakes on Uber with its taxi app?

Line is expanding its smartphone messaging platform by letting users book cabs in Tokyo via its app.