Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Thousands paid their respect when Nintendo company president Satoru Iwata passed away in July, facing the brunt of typhoon at his service in Kyoto or leaving notes and letters at The Nintendo World Store in New York and the Nintendo headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Japanese netizens are both creeped out and confused by this new Thanksgiving/Christmas emoji from Skype.
Once again, a popular anime has been turned into a work of traditional Japanese art — with vividly stunning results!
Japanese adult satellite network ERO24TV is currently donating money to an AIDS awareness charity based on how long you can keep your eyes closed in front of your monitor—they’re not going to make it easy though!
Two Chinese panda cubs giggle and coo as a zoo staff member cuddles and bathes them with a washcloth.
Since winning the Poster Award at the 2015 Cannes Film Market, people have been wondering what the heck CG anime Sushi Police is about. Now we know. Kind of.
You want the boobs? YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE BOOBS!
We hope you’re ready for some vibrant, neon-colored, vibrant and very “fishy-looking” sushi. You might not want to eat it yet, but it could be the food of a ninja-filled future!
In Japan, a recent trending Twitter hashtag, #don’tbelievegirlswhentheysay has people talking. Do any of these sound familiar to you?
It was quite a show at the Rakuten Eagle Fan Festival 2015, where players from the Japanese professional baseball team dressed as female look-alikes drew the most laughs and smiles from the audience.
While there is nothing “American diner” about Denny’s in Japan, the well-known family restaurant chain is going all-out Japanese with its new location in Tochigi Prefecture.
Lovers of art, history and animals are celebrating the release of an exclusive set of ukiyoe woodblock prints from 1857 that are now free to download and share online.
As one of the most celebrated directors of modern cinema, movie fans across Japan are no doubt looking forward to Ron Howard’s upcoming epic, The Battle with the White Whale.
Wait, what?
When a fight broke out between the students of an Aichi elementary school class, their homeroom teacher tried to defuse the situation by imparting some wisdom. You see, kids, “naked men don’t make money, but naked women do…”
Just let us pretend for a little while that this amazing collaboration could actually happen.
At this year’s Jump Festa, which celebrates all things under the Shonen Jump manga umbrella, a truly remarkable piece will be exhibited: a Millennium Puzzle worth its weight in gold…because it is gold.
“25 Potential Culture Shocks from around the World” infographic offers tidbits of travel wisdom
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Family Mart’s Shibuya Cat Street shop hosts first-ever rescue cat photo exhibition for Cat Day
Starbucks Japan complexly raises prices, will now charge for takeout bags
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
Street Fighter cafe now open in Tokyo for fans hyped and hungry for SF6 launch/lunches
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismThe 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthNaruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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 homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
Street Fighter cafe now open in Tokyo for fans hyped and hungry for SF6 launch/lunches
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
The most expensive fish sausage we could find in Tokyo divides our opinions, empties our wallet
RocketKitchen makes a giant Hi-Chew candy from over 1,400 Hi-Chew pieces!
Plain, protein, and yakisoba…there’s a takoyaki for all at this specialty shop in Tokyo
Top 100 manga of all time chosen by survey of 150,000 Japanese people
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Secret tourist stop in Japan has a lift car that whisks you away to a mystery mountain destination
