Renovation of Ginza Station complete

Renovation of Ginza Station complete

Tokyo Metro completes its renovation of Ginza Station in the heart of the Japanese capital.

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Flood-resistant floating home

Flood-resistant floating home

A Japanese homebuilder has developed a house that floats during flooding as a measure to prevent damage.

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Sushi store offers contactless dining experience

Sushi store offers contactless dining experience

A conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain is offering an experience where customers can dine without any contact with store...

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Saury fishing starts in northeastern Japan

Saury fishing starts in northeastern Japan

Pacific saury fishing begins in northeastern Japan, marking the latest start for the region's fishermen to catch the aut...

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Business wear retailer starts shared office business

Business wear retailer starts shared office business

Business wear giant Aoyama Trading starts a shared office business as the company suffers from drops in sales due to the...

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New travel styles in Japan

New travel styles in Japan

New travel styles are emerging in Japan amid the novel coronavirus.

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Foot-operated vending machine

Foot-operated vending machine

A beverage manufacturer creates a new type of vending machine that can be operated with feet.

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Simplifying Tokyo Games could save 30 billion yen

Simplifying Tokyo Games could save 30 billion yen

Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics expect to save about 30 billion yen in expenses by simplifying the game...

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Rental goats help with weeding

Rental goats help with weeding

Rental goats that help with weeding are gaining popularity in central Japan.

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Japanese restaurant chain converting to BBQ shops

Japanese restaurant chain converting to BBQ shops

A Japanese restaurant chain is converting to serving barbecue, and introduces server robots at two new stores.

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