Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Next time you feel like taking a coffee break, why not head over to the NagaLatte Cafe in Harajuku, where you can try Snow Brand Milk’s newest beverage and experience what it’s like to work as a manga illustrator, animator, or other creative professional?
Fans of Ghibli works, and especially the studio’s early fantasy adventure Castle in the Sky, will surely be wanting one of these music-enhanced Lego Castle Laputa replicas for themselves.
Two new seasons will function as direct sequel to original 2000 video series.
This footage caught by a surveillance camera ought to make you cringe and smile in just over one minute.
The wait is finally over for Sherlock fans who have been waiting over four years to get their hands on the Japanese manga adaptation of the popular British TV series.
What do ordinary Japanese people think of a viral video which depicts a situation wherein a Japanese person is unable to process foreigners’ fluent Japanese?
“You know you’ve been in Japan too long when you start bowing on the telephone” is an old classic. But how about those things that, even if you haven’t been here long, still make you stop and think, yup, this is definitely Japan!
Complete with pretty layers of vegetables, you won’t ever have to feel guilty about eating these slices of “cake.”
Graduating from university is an achievement to be proud of, and Kyoto University students don’t hold back in the celebrations!
If you’re starting a new job, you might want to stretch out your back before showing up at the office for your first day.
Caution: Watching this deliciously bizarre ad may cause your entire head to turn inside out and your knees to violently explode.
Even if you’re not an artist, it’s important to understand the way pecs work — for science.
Costuming and makeup are just the first steps towards a great cosplay photo shoot, so the Japanese camera maker is here to help with the rest.
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Learn about meat cuts with…chocolate?
Japan’s new luxury sightseeing train will show you part of the country most foreigners never see
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped CreamTokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime characterKrispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Learn about meat cuts with…chocolate?
Japan’s new luxury sightseeing train will show you part of the country most foreigners never see
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Life-size Totoro FOUND! Live out your Ghibli fantasies in Tochigi Prefecture
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Start planning for next year’s Halloween with this official Majin Buu costume
Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
