Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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As the natural culmination to a brilliant social media move by Nature Valley to endear themselves to anime fans, attendees of Anime Expo will be able to sink their teeth into some granola bars come next weekend.
The convention recently tweeted a photo of several pallets piled high with boxes of granola bars.
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the countryCherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingJapan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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 TokyoStarbucks 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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Mario World: The awesome Nintendo-themed apartment you can rent for your next short stay in Tokyo
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county
Japanese pro baseball team’s Father’s Day message misses strike zone, triggers traumatic memories
Tokyo gets its first subway station ramen vending machine
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike