According to FCDO advice, “there is a risk of drink spiking and credit card fraud” while travelling in Japan. Risks are higher in Japanese nightlife districts, with high-risk areas in Tokyo identified ...

The U.K. has issued travel warnings for eight countries, including Mexico, Japan and Kenya, over deadly methanol poisoning ...

When ingested, methanol is turned in the body into chemicals that can damage the eyes, liver, kidneys and brain, causing ...

The National Tax Agency in Japan is urging the public to drink more alcohol in a new contest aimed at young adults. The reason? Tax revenue from alcoholic beverages has been on the decline in recent ...

You would think the news that young people are drinking less would be met by a mostly positive response. Not in Japan, though. Japanese officials are encouraging young people to drink more in the ...

Tax revenues from alcohol sales are lagging in Japan due to the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the restaurant and nightlife industry, so the country is launching a new contest to try to boost ...

TOKYO — The U.S. Navy imposed a total ban on alcohol consumption in Japan on Monday and ordered all 18,000 American sailors confined to their bases for non-essential activities to thwart a string of ...