Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
artificial rain
Although we are currently going through our rainy season here in Japan, other parts of the world face sever threats from drought, and desertification. Luckily, Tsukuba University research team has announced the on 23 June their attempt at making rain was successful. All they had to do was use an ingredient found in a can of Coke.
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit
We tried Pizza Hut Japan’s limited-edition pizza topped with…ice cream and maple syrup?
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Hilarious Japanese commercial shows what happens when you beat the company president
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners’ lawyers
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 heartJapan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Cherry 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 DayChina’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
Hilarious Japanese commercial shows what happens when you beat the company president
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners’ lawyers
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit
Tokyo to be treated with too many tantalizing ehomaki sushi rolls this Setsubun
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Extreme budget travel! Can you do a quick trip to Angkor Wat with 50,000 yen (US$334)? – Part 1
Why you should visit Shizuoka, the green tea oasis in the middle of Japan’s golden route
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese