Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Michelle Lynn Dinh
Nov 18, 2013
It’s Monday again and you know what that means! Your Monday Kickstart video is here to get you going through another week.
This week’s video features a cat’s up-close encounter with a popular coin bank found at stores in Japan. Watch and prepare to say, “Awww.”
Happy Monday from RocketNews24!
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
7-Eleven Japan vs Family Mart: Who has the biggest convenience store cookie?
We invent ice slurry somen to combat the extreme Japanese summer heat【SoraKitchen】Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroadStudio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in AmericaJapanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removalStarbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunkingJapanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroadStudio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in AmericaNew Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and moreJapanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noonForget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Monday Kickstart: Laugh at these bewildering photos of cats standing in their litter boxes【Pics】
【Monday Kickstart】”Wow, what a huge double bed!”
【Bonus Monday Kickstart】Maru up to usual adorable antics, now featuring window blinds
Gorgeous snow-white cat is effortlessly adorable as he keeps warm this winter【Monday Kickstart】
Banish the Monday blues with bunnies! 【Monday Kickstart】
【Monday Kickstart】Kitty defends tissues【Video】
Tokyo cafe doesn’t bat an eye at “obstruction of business” kitties【Monday Kickstart】
【Monday Kickstart】Adorable kitten cosplays as Japanese swordsman from popular game Touken Ranbu
【Monday Kickstart】Who can stay mad with squeaky shoes? Pouting toddler steals our hearts
【Monday Kickstart】Care for a spin? Silly kitty randomness to start off your week
Cute cat and its human create homemade Japanese money box with hilarious results!【Video】
【Monday Kickstart】Adorable dog’s frustrated attempts to get a shower are too cute to ignore!
Happy Monday! Here’s the cutest cat fight you’ll see all day
[Video] A Case of Cat in the Box Plays with Cat on the Box
【Monday Kickstart】Adorable Japanese cats sleep in strange places: a retrospective
【Monday Kickstart】Lion Kitty is not pleased
Coffee and cats are the perfect combo to help you face the week【Monday Kickstart】
【Monday Kickstart】Doggy massage
【Monday Kickstart】Corgi gets his groove on
【Monday Kickstart】Hamsters just wanna have fun