Food and drink prices are continuing to rise in Japan with a new survey showing that hikes will affect more than 1,000 items for a second straight month in February.

Sommelier SAMANTHA PAYNE raises a glass to the new wave of Japanese drinks coming to the fore. Kanpai! While you’d be forgiven for thinking Japanese drinks are limited to light and delicate sake, ...

The Japan Soft Drink Association on April 19 announced plans to raise the ratio of recycled bottles to all drinks sold in plastic containers from 12.5 percent in 2019 to 50 percent by 2030.

However, many other popular drinks will remain the same ... two years, but has now jumped substantially again following the Budget.” “All hospitality businesses, we believe, plan to increase p ...

MANILA, Philippines — Riding high on the popularity of Labubu and other tiny toys, Japanese brand Gashapon recently set up capsule vending machine stations in Manila with the aim of fueling the ...

Rich yet refreshing, this combination captures a sense of new beginnings synonymous with cherry blossom season in Japan, where the flowers bloom around the start of a new school and work year. While ...

With inflation taking hold in Japan after a generation of stagnant prices, many consumers are facing a similar plight, and looking for creative solutions to ease the pain.

This resulted in a 0.8 percent reduction in the cost of transportation. Food costs 2.9 percent more, and the price on fruit and vegetable juices increased by 14.3 percent. Five gallons of purified ...

Pouring hot espresso coffee water to glass measuring cup until it reach 200ml. Vintage metallic balance scales. Measuring the weight on the old vintage scale Measuring the weight on the old vintage ...