Gone with the tide?

ex-section2 Oct 15, 2024

Gone with the tide?

Pacific saury — otherwise known as sanma (mackerel pike) — has long been a beloved Japanese autumnal delicacy, celebrated for its rich flavor and cultural significance. However, as Alex K.T. Martin reported last year, sources of the once cheap and plentiful fish are dwindling, ...

The unboxed potential of Japan's vending machines

ex-section2 Oct 4, 2024

The unboxed potential of Japan's vending machines

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing protocols, wrote Alex K.T. Martin in 2022, the advantages of unmanned vending machines and their ever-expanding array of items were immediately apparent. But also revealed was an unexpected source of growth and a showcase of Japan's innovative ...