Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Michelle Lynn Dinh
Dec 2, 2013
It’s Monday again and you know what that means! Your Monday Kickstart video is here to get you going through another week.
Couldn’t quite relax over the weekend? Maybe you should train your dog to give you a back rub just like this little Shiba Inu.
Happy Monday from RocketNews24!
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Free double pickles and onions at McDonald’s Japan will help your budget, ruin your breath
Tera Ango now offers the chance to live and take part in daily practices at a Buddhist temple
How do European Cup Noodles taste to a Japanese palate?
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
From protozoa to tapeworms: Visiting the Meguro Parasitological Museum
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Japanese photographer captures tiny whimsical water worlds in macro【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasonsJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited AwayIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Banish the Monday blues with bunnies! 【Monday Kickstart】
Coffee and cats are the perfect combo to help you face the week【Monday Kickstart】
Monday Kickstart: Laugh at these bewildering photos of cats standing in their litter boxes【Pics】
Adorable Shiba Inu melts into puddle of doggy bliss when her head is rubbed 【Videos】
Gorgeous snow-white cat is effortlessly adorable as he keeps warm this winter【Monday Kickstart】
【Bonus Monday Kickstart】Maru up to usual adorable antics, now featuring window blinds
【Monday Kickstart】Adorable dog’s frustrated attempts to get a shower are too cute to ignore!
Monday Kickstart: No one loves their job quite like this dancing traffic director【Video】
【Monday Kickstart】Adorable kitten cosplays as Japanese swordsman from popular game Touken Ranbu
Popular cosplaying Shiba Inu H-chan begs for a snack, gets a bowlful of regret instead
【Monday Kickstart】Who can stay mad with squeaky shoes? Pouting toddler steals our hearts
Tokyo cafe doesn’t bat an eye at “obstruction of business” kitties【Monday Kickstart】
Peek-a-boo Shiba Inu towels from Japan celebrate their best trick: Getting stuck in silly places
Japanese company creates scratch and sniff cards that smell like the bellies of cats and dogs
Honda releases official doggy wheel accessories, Shiba Inu shift selectors for your car【Photos】
【Monday Kickstart】Corgi gets his groove on
【Monday Kickstart】Lion Kitty is not pleased
【Monday Kickstart】Kitty meets cat in a box
【Monday Kickstart】Hamsters just wanna have fun
【Monday Kickstart】”Wow, what a huge double bed!”
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