Hangover cures are everywhere in Japan — but do they work?
It’s a familiar scene for Tokyoites. On a Friday night in a Shibuya convenience store, with the line several people deep and the bathrooms “out of order,” the person ahead …
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Heart surgeon shares harrowing reason he never drinks alcohol
After 25 years of experience in the operating theatre, a cardiac surgeon has revealed why he will never touch alcohol. Doctor Jeremy London took to TikTok to explain that in …
Fitness expert shares one food to cut out to get rid of belly fat
Fitness guru Gerard Hall has shared a simple yet effective tip for those looking to shed belly fat quickly. In one of his many TikTok posts, aimed at helping followers …
Tokyo mayors ask people to follow rules during Halloween
The mayors of two wards in central Tokyo called on Monday for people to follow rules during the Halloween season. Shibuya and Shinjuku wards have each set an ordinance to …
Award ceremony for Japanese alcohol held in Paris
Paris – The award ceremony for the Kura Master competition for sake and other Japanese alcoholic beverages for France for fiscal 2024 was held in Paris on Wednesday. The Prix …
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife pays tribute to late husband online
Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau, paid tribute to the NHL star in a pair of social media posts on Saturday, calling him her “forever” …
Japan to toughen penalties over drunken truck drivers
The transport ministry plans to strengthen administrative penalties on logistics companies whose truck drivers were found drunk at the wheel. The ministry is currently collecting public comments about the tougher …
Former secretary to Koichi Hagiuda arrested over drunken driving
Police on Monday arrested a 33-year-old former secretary to ex-Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Koichi Hagiuda for allegedly drinking and driving the day before in Tokyo. Toshiaki Otake, who is …
Kirin to buy Fancl for ¥220 billion in shift away from beer
Kirin Holdings will acquire Japanese skincare and cosmetics brand Fancl for around ¥220 billion ($1.39 billion) as part of an effort to reduce its reliance on beer. The Japanese brewer …
Police officer given ticket after riding e-scooter while drunk
Kyoto – A police officer in Kyoto Prefecture has received a traffic violation ticket for riding an electric scooter while drunk, prefectural police officials said Thursday. The prefectural police department …