Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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South Koreans like big butts and they cannot lie, but those Japanese brothers try to deny. That’s right. It looks like the big butt trend has finally hit this side of the Pacific. The first nation to fall victim to a big ol’ badonkadonk: South Korea.
One of our reporters got a first-hand experience while travelling there recently, when she stumbled across a pair of padded panties designed to give you that extra junk for your trunk.
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Elephant nose ice cream: The treat with a trunk
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Extreme Budget Travel! Can you do a trip to Manila with 50,000 yen (US$333)? – Part 2
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingJapan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Elephant nose ice cream: The treat with a trunk
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Extreme Budget Travel! Can you do a trip to Manila with 50,000 yen (US$333)? – Part 2
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Tokyo Bon Japanglish song is a crazy way to learn Japanese 【Video】
Sanrio’s Little Twin Stars shine brightly in new themed rooms at the Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji
Online poll ranks Japanese netizens’ favorite series from anime powerhouse studio Kyoto Animation
Super Budget Dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen (US$6.70) at Saizeriya?
“Office lady in heels walking on tatami”: The mysterious world of Japanese fetishism
Uniqlo opens its first-ever cafe at newly revamped Ginza store
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike