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 toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
Japan’s new beer glass is designed to force you to drink…water [Video]
This Japanese chopping board sanitising bag might be the handy kitchen gadget we never knew we needed
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie
Tired of city life? Try out Japanese rural life for a few days on an active volcano in Kagoshima
Studio Ghibli unveils new finger puppets featuring anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buyJapanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light showNew Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heatAnime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal filmsAir-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in JapanPokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in TokyoStudio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
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