Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Bebop Highschool
On 20 May, Osaka Prefectural Police announced the arrest of four boys ages 14 and 15 on charges of assault and robbery. The victims were two other male students caught in the act of “bontan hunting” which is ganging up on and attacking someone to steal their particular style of puffy pants.
In addition to this heinous crime, as news hit the internet the rest of Japan came down hard on Osaka for having teens who wear fashion and engage in activities that have been out of style for decades.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more ways than one
Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
Largest Japanese giant salamander dies, aged…Maybe 70 or so?
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men