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Today, we're going to see if Japanese costco is BETTER than American Costco! There's so many awesome things you can only find at a Japanese Costco, so do YOU think it's better? (Mrs Eats)

In our latest video, Shizuka embraces the hospitality of Fukuoka. Dressed in a traditional kimono and with the guidance of a lifelong local, she tours Hakata — Fukuoka’s bustling business hub, and witnesses the grace and beauty of traditional Japanese arts, passed down through generations.

In the landlocked prefecture of Saitama, a day-trip hot spring facility has begun offering sea urchins raised in its hot spring waters starting on June 1st.

The cherished staples of Japanese dining tables, such as umeboshi, dried fish, kimchi, and mentaiko, are now facing a crisis. The issue stems from the Food Sanitation Law, which was revised six years ago. The catalyst for this change was a food poisoning outbreak in 2012, linked to lightly pickled Chinese cabbage, which resulted in the deaths of eight people in Sapporo and other cities.

Sushiro, the conveyor belt sushi chain, unveiled its new line of desserts to the press on May 29, targeting Gen Z customers in their teens and twenties.

In Fukuoka City's Nakasu, there's a bar where you can enjoy a drink while receiving life advice from an active monk. This unique establishment, standing out in Kyushu's largest entertainment district, offers a moment of peace to those troubled by life's challenges.

Onigiri specialty stores are experiencing a surprising surge in popularity in Japan, attracting new businesses and entries from different industries across the country.

A pair of premium melons from Yubari City in northern Japan has fetched 3 million yen in the first auction of the year. That's about 19,000 dollars. The luxury fruit is a popular gift in the country. (NHK)