Is it OK to drink bottled water after the expiration date in Japan?

The answer may not surprise you but the reason will. Let’s say you’re at home, going through your disaster preparedness kit, and you find a bottle of spring water you bought a long time ago in case of emergency. Checking by the cap, you see that the expiry …

McDonald’s Japan’s Very Hungry Caterpillar Happy Meal toys are very cute【Photos】

Classic children’s literature star takes big appetite to McDonald’s. We’ve seen a number of McDonald’s Japan’s Happy Meal toys featuring beloved children’s franchises such as Chiikawa, Super Mario, and Sanrio. Today we’re looking at yet another, but this …

Japan Shogi Association’s Queen’s Gambit for the future of female pro players

Critics claim it’s an unfair advantage, but it’s one step closer to equality for Japan’s top women players in a male-dominated world. Shogi is often described as being the Japanese equivalent of chess, and there are certainly some similarities between the …

PCG joins trilateral maritime exercise in Japan

The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) arrived at Kagoshima Port on June 12 to take part in the second Trilateral Maritime Exercise with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG). The Philippine vessel and …

Annecy Winners: Natalie Portman-Produced & Neon-Acquired Fantasy ‘Arco’ & Japan’s ‘ChaO’ Scoop Top Prizes

Natalie Portman-produced animated feature Arco, by the first feature of French director Ugo Bienvenu, has won the top Cristal Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The movie revolves around 10-year-old time-traveling, rainbow-child …

A Heatstroke Prevention and Treatment Guide for Japan’s Humid Summers

As the risk of heatstroke increases with higher summer temperatures in Japan, this guide covers prevention, recognizing the symptoms, and treatment for mild cases where hospitalization is not required. An Increasingly Hot Japan Japan’s summers have been …

'Doctor Yellow' Shinkansen draws fans at rail museum in central Japan

Railway fans have flocked to a museum in central Japan to see a retired "Doctor Yellow" Shinkansen bullet train that went on display on Saturday. The distinctive yellow-colored trains have been used to check the condition of tracks and other …

Labourer’s daughter to represent UP in Japan science event

Latest in String of Permanent Closures Hits Universal Studios Japan in Less Than 5 Months

Universal’s most successful international theme park has evolved far beyond its 2001 launch. Once centered on classic movie-based attractions, the park now blends blockbuster IP with bold, immersive design aimed at a global audience. Credit: Dick Thomas …

Canon Head Fujio Mitarai Calls for Japan to Take Lead in Creating New Economic Bloc

The Yomiuri Shimbun Fujio Mitarai The Yomiuri Shimbun 1:00 JST, June 15, 2025 Fujio Mitarai, chairman and chief executive officer of Canon Inc., called for Japan to promote efforts to create a new economic bloc, during a recent interview with The Yomiuri …