Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Belgian
If you’ve ever yearned for an authentic potato chip in Tokyo, then it’s time to get excited because specialist french fry shop, “And the Friet”, is set to open in the Hiroo district today!
The Belgian-style stand will offer six types of cut, half a dozen potato varieties including a Belgian variety flown in especially, and a choice of seasonal dips and sauces. It’s time to get your friet on!
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood
Hardcore Pokémon fans in Japan are spending a TON of money on Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Toy or extreme sport? Shop in Hokkaido changes our image of kendama
Tokyo’s expensive fountain construction plans making waves among the Japanese public
American teenage tourist arrested on suspicion of arson in Tokyo during family trip
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Pokémon and 158-year-old Kyoto sweets shop team up for Pokémon wagashi confectionery line【Pics】 
We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in JapanOff-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Starbucks Japan releases a new chilled cup exclusively at Family Mart convenience stores
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in TokyoGhibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in JapanSanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Tokyo’s expensive fountain construction plans making waves among the Japanese public
American teenage tourist arrested on suspicion of arson in Tokyo during family trip
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Pokémon and 158-year-old Kyoto sweets shop team up for Pokémon wagashi confectionery line【Pics】 
We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Discovered: An even better way to open Japanese convenience store rice balls【Video】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Katsu weight showdown! Which Japanese supermarket gives you the most tonkatsu meat for your yen?
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines