meal Belluna Osechi Delivery Failure: 15,000 Orders Delayed by Logistics Error
Belluna announced 15,000 osechi orders won't be delivered due to a logistics error. Customers face delays in New Year's dish delivery.
hobby
meal 
meal Suisan Udon Opens First Kanto Store in Chiba to Long Lines and Great Reviews
Kitakyushu's soul food "Suisan Udon" debuts in Chiba with its first Kanto store, attracting crowds and rave reviews.
meal Why Rice Prices Stay High: Insights from the “Reiwa Rice Riots”
The "Reiwa Rice Riots" highlight rising rice prices due to reduced staple production and supply-demand imbalances.
gambling JRA Sales in 2024 Reach $21 Billion with Slight Increase Over Last Year
JRA’s 2024 sales reached $21 billion, a slight increase from last year, as the entire schedule concluded on December 28th.
meal Yoshinoya’s “Fashionable” Transformation: Is It Still a Sacred Place for Older Men?
Yoshinoya's shift to a more fashionable atmosphere has sparked criticism. Is it still the beloved spot for older men or a cafe now?
meal “Eat Salmon for Christmas” Trends on X: A Unique Call from Japan’s Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture's "Eat Salmon for Christmas" post on X went viral, sparking a social media trend on Christmas Eve.
meal Customer Rage at Saitama Ramen Shop: “One Bowl for Two” Sparks Heated Clash
A Saitama ramen shop's social media post details a customer outburst over sharing one bowl, escalating to thrown tickets and coins.
meal Rising Costs Force Sweet Shops to Rethink Christmas Cakes as Profits Drop
Western sweet shops face challenges as ingredient costs soar. With strawberries over $12, some consider halting Christmas cake production.
Outdoor Survey: Less Than 1% of EV Owners Want to Return to Gasoline Cars
A global survey shows less than 1% of EV owners want to switch back to gas or diesel cars, with 92% choosing EVs again.
meal Restaurant Owner Criticizes Couple Sharing Ramen at Jiro-Style Shop in Kawaguchi
A couple sharing a ramen bowl at a Jiro-style restaurant in Kawaguchi sparks controversy, with the owner criticizing the practice.
encounter National Police Agency to Submit Bill Banning “Romance Business” to Diet
The National Police Agency will submit a bill to amend the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act, banning "romance business," to the Diet next year.
Outdoor Gasoline Prices Near $1.25/Liter in Rural Areas as Subsidies Are Reduced
Gasoline prices in Japan are nearing $1.25 per liter as subsidies phase out on December 19, leaving rural drivers concerned.