No humans will be on hand to serve customers at a new Tokyo convenience store ... this pilot program to examine if we can operate the shop efficiently (without staff),” he said.

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 11 and 19. The first story was･･･ ...

They’re tasty, convenient, and compared to a lot of other grab-and-go foods, pretty healthy too. But if you’re looking for ...

This marks a return for the clothing brand to a major Tokyo shopping district, where it had closed an outlet in 2022. The new store, scheduled to open October 25, is in Shinjuku, one of the ...

The charming Tomigaya district, southwest of leafy Yoyogi Park, is home to our Tokyo bureau and shop. Sample our selection of enticing collaborations, gifts and quality products – or pick up the ...

Game over. The Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo is set to close for good on March 31 after eight years in operation.

On weekends, customers line up not only in Tokyo but also at famous coffee shops in other parts of Japan, a trend driven by ...

There’s arguably never been a better time to be a ramen eater in Tokyo, what with the literally countless shops across the city serving up every acceptable and unacceptable variety of the dish.