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.
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
All-you-can-eat cheese restaurant in Tokyo is a hidden gem not many people know about
Pokémon coming to Japan’s highway rest stops with exclusive merch and stamp rally this summer
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel styleStudio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in AmericaForget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in JapanJapanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese mealsNew Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel styleStudio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
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 moreForget 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]Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
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
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!”
Tokyo’s adorable Shiba Inu crepe might be the most Harajuku you can wrap in a dessert