Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
banana tattoo
We don’t know about you guys, but when we were kids our parents always told us not to play with our food. Judging by the number of “banana tattoo” photos doing the rounds on Twitter today however, it looks like there are plenty of people here in Japan prepared to ignore that particular piece of parental advice in the name of art.
Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
Single snake sparks power outage for nearly 10,000 homes in Fukushima
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best hamburger steak sushi?【Taste test】
Annual Tokyo festival where guys get wrapped in straw and carried through streets returning【Vids】
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
This open-air museum in Hokkaido is a must-visit for fans of history and one popular manga series
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Amazing castle photo ever shows why you shouldn’t skip this often-overlooked part of JapanNephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Fuji-Q Highland theme park is opening its newest attraction next month: The Fujiyama SliderOne Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Receipt from Japanese kid’s first shopping trip is a heart-melting symbol of his love for his mom
Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
First copy of centuries-old ninja training manual discovered, doesn’t understand dogs【Video】
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
We spend 24 hours trying to keep a Tamagotchi alive, it ends up doing something weirderAwesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
Survey suggests about half of Japanese companies has an “old guy who does nothing”
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
We bought a low-rated levitating speaker on Amazon that made us want to cry
How long should you date someone in Japan before going on a trip with them?
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
How much money do you need to live in your own apartment in Japan?【Survey】
Four (actually five) important manners tips for attending anime stage shows in JapanNephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the pastIs Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
This open-air museum in Hokkaido is a must-visit for fans of history and one popular manga series
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Amazing castle photo ever shows why you shouldn’t skip this often-overlooked part of Japan
We mixed all 31 flavors of Baskin Robbins ice cream and created a Frankenstein dessert【Video】
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best saltwater eel sushi?【Taste test】
Anime featuring yakuza thugs getting gender reassignment surgeries to become idols begins in July
Japanese karaoke rooms become live concert venues for otaku and oshikatsu
Check out this Smart car with a Suzuki Hayabusa engine!【Video】
Man orders nothing but a free smile from McDonald’s Japan using Uber Eats
Big, drunk and furry—Everything you need to know about tanuki (plus a song about their balls!)