Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
BMW Z4 GT3
Itasha, or “pain mobile,” is a Japanese word that refers to a car that is so nerdy, it’s painfully embarrassing to even look at. If a car actually had the ability to cause pain with a single glance, this BMW, with full-body paint and decals featuring otaku-worshipped vocaloid, Hatsune Miku, is enough to put you in the hospital.
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps for 2025 show warm winter doesn’t mean early sakura
Tokyo governor wants to start study abroad grant system, includes monthly activity allowance
These nine Kyoto restaurants are the newest to receive Michelin guide recommendations
Japan’s wildest Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony celebrates new adults in Kitakyushu 【Photos】
“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym
The train station that stayed open for a single school girl finally closes down
Coming of Age Day costumer turns our 40-year-old reporter into a glammed up, garish Yankee【Pics】
Kiki’s Deliver Service heroine gets new design from Spy x Family artist for 40th anniversary
Japan’s most competitive neighboring prefectures are revealed in a recent survey
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym
Starbucks Japan reveals new Valentine’s Day goods for 2025
Starbucks unveils new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino in Japan
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Overseas Uber driver and anime fan gets the Cowboy Bebop surprise of a lifetime【Video】
Nintendo and Godiva team up for fancy fun chocolate line【Photos】
Starbucks Japan saves the best for last in our fukubukuro lucky bag haulJapan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
McDonald’s Japan has a fukubukuro lucky bag that everyone wants to get their hands on
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
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
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym
The train station that stayed open for a single school girl finally closes down
Coming of Age Day costumer turns our 40-year-old reporter into a glammed up, garish Yankee【Pics】
Kiki’s Deliver Service heroine gets new design from Spy x Family artist for 40th anniversary
Japan’s most competitive neighboring prefectures are revealed in a recent survey
Craving ramen, but can’t find decent noodles? Transform your spaghetti with this pasta hack!
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
Starbucks unveils new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino in Japan
Japanese monks want to create new temple…in space!
Eternal Shojo Cafe opens in Tokyo, serves up ‘90s anime nostalgia by the plateful
Is there a big difference between Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bags?