Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
8 Bit Cinema
The pixellation magicians at CineFlix’s ‘8 Bit Cinema’ have given Frozen a retro video game makeover, retelling Disney’s phenomenally successful fairytale in three minutes of old-school graphics fun, complete with a glorious 8-bit soundtrack.
Yep, the video is cool, but it’s the awesome rendering of the movie’s songs as chiptunes that really impressed us the most.
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
A faster, easier way to make cake: Use a rice cooker【SoraKitchen】
Wrinkly Pikachu gets first-ever official plushie, sadness-smoothing hugs to come soonStarbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime characterStarbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the countryJapanese 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)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day FrappuccinoCherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
A faster, easier way to make cake: Use a rice cooker【SoraKitchen】
Wrinkly Pikachu gets first-ever official plushie, sadness-smoothing hugs to come soon
To celebrate 7-Eleven Day, here are seven 7-Eleven Japan items that need more love
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Demon Slayer anime studio creates crossover video with Major League Baseball【Video】
Ichiran Ramen Kit: How to feel like you’re in Kyushu right now
The Japanese language has a special honorific suffix just for talking to athletes
Starbucks Japan adds exclusive limited-edition Frappuccino drinks to the menu for spring
Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video]
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included