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Owner explains 'almost too kind' sign at Japanese convenience stores that went viral abroad

NIIGATA -- "If you think you may have heatstroke, please don't push yourself -- come inside and cool off."A notice bearing that message was posted las

Seeds from clone of pine tree that survived 2011 Japan tsunami to be stored in UK

TOKYO -- Seeds from a cloned successor of a single pine tree that initially survived a massive tsunami following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Japan’s department stores gear up for summer-gift season

Some have rolled out merchandise tailored to the 2026 World Cup, which is set to kick off on June 11.

Japan’s duty-free sales climb in May as tourism boom endures

Japanese department stores are rebounding from a shaky start to the year as lingering political tensions kept many Chinese tourists away.

Ceremony set for November will mark Shuri Castle’s main hall being restored

Restoration work for the main hall began in November 2022 following a fire in October 2019.

Japan helps restore flood-damaged court papers in Sri Lanka

More than 170,000 documents at a court in the city of Kandy were soaked in floodwater when the island was affected by Cyclone Ditwah last November.

Seven Bank-developed ATMs made available at FamilyMart stores

The new ATMs offer services similar to those of regular Seven Bank ATMs.

‘It feels like he’ll come back’: Father navigates losing son in Ukraine war

The father said it is heart-wrenching to see reports about other wars because it means the world is moving away from peace — something his son gave his life trying to restore.

New hotel in Tokyo tourist hot spot Shibuya to replace Hands store

Japan’s younger generation enjoys gender-bending fashion

Many Japanese apparel companies are working to expand their product lineups and improve store environments to cater to the growing trend of genderless fashion.

DIY and lifestyle store Hands exits Shibuya after 48 years

Beloved for its selection of stationery and crafts, as well as woodworking and gardening supplies, retailer Hands announced it will close its Shibuya location after 48 years.

Toshifumi Suzuki, pioneer of Japanese convenience stores, dies at age 93

Suzuki, who is most well known for bringing 7-Eleven stores to Japan, had most recently served as an honorary adviser to the company.

Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience store industry, dies at 93