Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Michelle Lynn Dinh
Feb 23, 2014
In this busy world, it’s hard to find time to take a nap. Sure, Spain has their siestas, but what about the rest of the world? If you’re in need of some shut eye, just take a cue from these 18 people who know how to get some much needed (or an entirely excessive amount of) sleep.
Some people choose to use a makeshift hammock:
Others just curl up in the nearest spot:
But some can’t even be bothered to lie down:
Source: Xaxor
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Sadako now has her own YouTube channel, hopes to upload videos about her daily life
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Sadako now has her own YouTube channel, hopes to upload videos about her daily life
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Is the magical Flying Ball that’s trending on Japanese TikTok as easy to use as it looks?
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Beautiful Taiwanese flight attendants are a hit with passengers on EVA Air
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the monthDisillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in TokyoStreet Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yenStarbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed areaTokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Is the magical Flying Ball that’s trending on Japanese TikTok as easy to use as it looks?
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Beautiful Taiwanese flight attendants are a hit with passengers on EVA Air
Japanese worker’s job threatened for drinking non-alcoholic beer during break
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
How do you beat Bic Camera’s Lucky Box lines, and what’s inside their Sim-Free Phone box?
Edo-themed onsen and restaurant complex opens in Tokyo, but do overseas tourists know about it?
Muji Hotel Ginza: New accommodation in Tokyo takes Japanese minimalism to the next level
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Poll reveals what we already know: Japanese toilets make no sense, confuse us all
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