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
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We take a giraffe nap in a standing sleep pod at a cafe in Tokyo
“Recycling in Japan” or “Reasons to get it right and avoid eternal shame”
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index
Children’s slippers stolen in night at Japanese preschool, police identify weasel who did it【Vid】
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippersGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
Tokyo park’s sea of clouds, nighttime illumination, and cosplay days make now perfect time to visit
Samurai ritual suicide contest cancelled by organizer in west Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge
American jackass tourist arrested after carving name into gate at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine【Video】
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quitAfter cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Late to bed, early to rise: Statistics suggest Japan seriously skimps on sleep
7 Japanese daily planners to suit every lifestyle, from hostess to otaku!
Shimane Prefecture will give you a house…but only if you promise to stay for 25 years!
Babymetal shows maturity as rude U.K. award presenter repeatedly interrupts speech 【Video】
Poll shows most disabled people in Japan dislike “inspirational” documentaries about disability
Wait, the Japanese word daijoubu can mean both “yes” and “no?” Why? HOW?!?
Cozy kitty pullovers are the perfect outfit to snuggle up in for your next catnap
We can’t stop watching this dog eat corn on the cob
Japanese family wakes up to find complete stranger sleeping in his underwear in their living room
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Foreigner’s “prank” video of proposing to random Japanese girls is wrong in so many ways
How to travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima by train for 500 yen
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Japanese netizen turns adorable Kirby sweet into terrifying Titan face of nightmares
NHK TV worker woken by earthquake, gives viewers a show by accident
Tottori airport serves crab soup from a faucet and… Dammit Seiji, put down that plastic bottle!
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