Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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There are quite a few people who immediately turn to the Internet for advice, which, in general, isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Posting a quick question on Twitter or Facebook can net you a large pool of helpful responses, provided you have the right friends.
That said, you really need to be careful about what you post and how, as one Japanese woman learned the hard way after posting her brand new iTunes card numbers when seeking advice about how to register them.
Heart/body-warming anime video is a beautiful love letter to family and miso soup【Video】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Step back in time with Japanese-themed rooms at rare vintage love hotel in Osaka【Video】
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Time to open the final Village Vanguard Luck Bag of 2026, the magical girl Red Lucky Bag
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli diorama boxes are much more beautiful than your elementary school art project【Pics】
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
Japanese video shows what life was like in Tokyo and Mt Fuji over 100 years ago
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in JapanStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bentoStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s DayJapan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli diorama boxes are much more beautiful than your elementary school art project【Pics】
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
Japanese video shows what life was like in Tokyo and Mt Fuji over 100 years ago
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan
Beautiful, intricate drawings of snowflakes from Edo-era Japan
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disney selling ultra-premium backpacks for Japanese schoolkids exclusively inside its Tokyo parks
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
A history of Japanese schoolgirls’ purikura sticker booth trends
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
We hung out at one of Tokyo’s most popular pickup spots, drank our hearts out and met many men
Ghibli Park announces new ticket system, adds flexibility and low-priced options
English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules