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CAFES

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2016
Osaka stargazers appear on cafe rooftop at night
You could argue that the busy, crowded city of Osaka, with its glaring neon lights, is one of the least suitable locations for observing stars.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2015
Hiroshima maid cafe defied fire-drill orders; fire casualties found in windowless room
A Hiroshima maid cafe that burned down last Thursday, killing three people, had defied five warnings from authorities to conduct anti-disaster drills, it has been learned.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2015
Chilean woman lives her dream, works in Akihabara maid cafe for a day
"Okaerinasaimase goshujin-sama!" ("Welcome home, my lords!")
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Sep 22, 2015
Site of 1930s activism, Kyoto cafe is steeped in heritage
Nestled away on a side street just south of the busy intersection of Shijo and Kiyamachi streets, the Western facade of the Salon de the Francois cafe stands out amidst the traditional machiya wooden townhouses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 31, 2015
¥100 convenience-store coffees fuel Japan's surge into Java big leagues
The fastest-growing drinks market in Japan isn't craft beer or fruit smoothies. It's cups of cheap black coffee from the local convenience store.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2014
Cafe caters to mentally disabled
A cafe in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward has become a place where adults with developmental disabilities can find their own space and share their problems.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 15, 2013
Omotesando cafe's stationery theme worth taking note of
Quirky, theme-based cafes have in recent years been part of the Tokyo landscape, including those featuring cats, young girls sporting sexy fantasy "maid" garb, and even "rakugo" comic storytelling.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Feb 26, 2013
The bird is the latest word in animal cafes
Japan's new cafes let patrons get up close and cuddly - with birds of prey.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Sep 30, 2010
Free lunch? Coming right up
Ajinomoto follows the free philosophy and opens Dashi Cafe, where you can dine on miso soup and rice balls for no charge.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Sep 18, 2010
Tokyo cafe entrepreneurs bring more to the table
Some cafe entrepreneurs are looking beyond the set menu of java and jazz and bringing more to the table.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2008
Firm introduces maid cafes to U.S.
Once considered something of a fringe movement reserved for geeky comic book fanatics, "anime" culture has definitely found a place in the United States over the years.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
Many banks in Japan raise deposit rates after BOJ action
Major banks as well as regional banks have raised their ordinary deposit rates to 0.02% per annum from 0.001%.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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