Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lauren Mowery covers drinks, travel, food, and sustainable living. “Japan is becoming one of the hottest, must visit destinations ...

Calling someone a pig isn't really an insult in these cafés because that's exactly what its residents are. The Mipig Café in Harajuku is one of the spots where tourists and locals can pay to cuddle ...

TOKYO – First there were cafés that allowed pets. Then came cat cafés, where lattes took second place to feline interaction. The latest craze in Japan: The pig café. “It was wonderful. Very relaxing ...

Every time Abby publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from Business ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cafes are a great place to have a cup of coffee, talk, and relax. Sofas are nice and all, but the world's cafes really need to take a lesson from a ...

Japan’s Jtrrd cafe describes itself as a “food art gallery.” Tokoyo Creative called the cafe’s smoothies the most “visually pleasing” ever seen. Locals typically wait at least 30 minutes in line to ...

A cafe specifically aimed at nerd and geek culture prohibits men from entering in Osaka, Japan, as Atraxia Cafe hopes to create a unique girls-only atmosphere for otaku hobbies. Japan's Atraxia Cafe ...

Japan can’t be beat when it comes to movie promotions. The country may be small, but its commitment to Hollywood blockbusters makes it a formidable PR ally. Marvel Studios is a longtime lover of Japan ...