Koichi has sat in the same little spot & sold tiny electronic gadgets to thousands of Akihabara customers. He is part of Tokyo's history. He is part of Japan's history. And now... it is all coming to ...

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 ...

The opening of this flagship store in Tokyo stands as an important milestone in our international ... and it became the only Chinese beauty brand to operate a physical shop in Europe.

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 ...

Take, for example, what happened when world-famous chocolatier Godiva opened a Japanese-style bakery in downtown Tokyo. If you wanted to try its baked goods on opening day in August of 2023, you’d ...

Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane, Tokyo. What is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three summer days.

For the first time in three years, the Michelin Guide to fine dining in Tokyo has added a new face to its prestigious three-star rating system. Released Dec. 5 by Nihon Michelin Tire Co., the ...