There are approximately 4 million vending machines in Japan. That’s about one machine for every 30 people! You can find almost anything in them: hot coffee in a can, cold green tea, corn soup, banana shakes, and in some regions, even “Dashi” (soup stock) or flying fish.
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When you walk through the streets of Tokyo, you might feel like there is a convenience store (Konbini) on every single corner. With over 55,000 stores across the country, they are indeed everywhere. However, there is another type of shop that vastly outnumbers them: Hair Salons.
View More Surprising Fact: There Are More Hair Salons Than Convenience Stores in Japan!
JINS has released “JINS HOME®,” a new eyewear collection developed in collaboration with Netflix, designed specifically for relaxing at home.
View More JINS HOME® × Netflix: The Ultimate Glasses for Binge-Watching — Comfortably Lie Down While Wearing Glasses —
Hajime Nakamura is a CG artist who has built a successful career across multiple countries.
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Hollywood is the center of the film industry. We spoke with Chiaki Yanagimoto, a film producer thriving in this city where talent converges.
View More [Japanese Interviews: Life in LA] Chiaki Yanagimoto, Film Producer
Ever marveled at the realistic plastic food displays in Japan? Now you can make your own! Handmade artist FAUX SWEETS is launching a special “Food Replica” workshop at Albion Garden in Venice.
View More Make Your Own “Food Replica”! FAUX SWEETS Workshop in Venice!
Shopping at Tokyo Central? Don’t forget to fuel up! Located inside the food courts of the Torrance (PCH) and Yorba Linda stores, Onodera Ramen has powered up with exciting new menu items.
View More Authentic Ramen While Shopping! “Onodera Ramen” Upgrades its Menu!
A delightful new crepe shop has opened in Torrance! Wakaba Crepe specializes in 100% gluten-free crepes made with premium rice flour.
View More New in Torrance! 100% Gluten-Free Rice Flour Crepes at “Wakaba Crepe”
A new ramen hotspot has arrived in Sawtelle! RAMEN CHIKUMO celebrates its grand opening with a special campaign you don’t want to miss.
View More RAMEN CHIKUMO Now Open in Sawtelle! Grand Opening Campaign!
Complete your New Year’s Eve with authentic Japanese flavor! Inaba and Ichimian are now accepting reservations for their popular Fresh Raw Soba (Toshikoshi Soba) sets.
View More Inaba and Ichimian! Authentic “Toshikoshi Soba” Reservations Now Open!
The highly anticipated campaign has finally arrived at Kura Sushi! Starting December 1st, all Kura Sushi locations are holding a special collaboration campaign with Kirby.
View More Kirby × Kura Sushi! Collaboration Campaign is Now On!
Celebrate Christmas with Shin-Sen-Gumi! On Thursday, December 25, 2025, select Shin-Sen-Gumi locations in Fountain Valley and Irvine are offering a special gift to their customers.
View More Shin-Sen-Gumi 12/25 Christmas Special! Get a Free Premium Dessert!