Japanese Culture & Lifestyle

Relief in the Aisles: Japan’s Convenience Store Giants Cut Onigiri Prices as Rice Costs Cool

Executive Overview For decades, the humble onigiri—the quintessential Japanese rice ball—occupied a sacred, unassailable space in the daily lives of...

Japanese Culture & Lifestyle

Japan’s Gadget Innovator Thanko Redefines Solo Dining With the Ultimate Upgraded Two-Tier One-Person Rice Cooker

Executive Overview In an era defined by fluctuating economic landscapes, rising restaurant inflation, and an increasingly mobile workforce, the culinary...