China (Page 2)
Shanghai, already home to more than 600 Starbucks, is now only the second place to get an extra-special Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
Chinese consumers have been buying up a certain brand of sake in staggering numbers due to an unexpected link with hit basketball anime Slam Dunk.
YouTube video shows man in China faking a fit just to get somewhere to sit, but at what cost?
With a ratio of three beautiful Ukranian women to one Chinese man, the odds seem pretty good. But it’s going to cost them $10,380 each.
Prime Minister Abe’s bizarre yet awesome appearance at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics got many people thinking. Thinking a little too seriously maybe.
An old man seriously injured in an accident in China was dumped by the ambulance after they confirmed he was dead.
The world’s first elevated bus that glides over the top of moving cars began its first test run today in Hebei province, China.
Some Chinese Pokémon Go players have apparently teamed up to conquer the in-game gym located in Tokyo’s infamous Yasukuni Shrine.
A new Chinese commercial features claims of an electric fan that generates an air pocket of wind that feels like a pair of breasts. Ingenious invention or just marketing?
For most women, when it comes to things to do in a one-piece mini-skirt, lying on the hood of a police car probably isn’t very high on their list…
It’s no secret that many countries face looming demographics problems as their populations age.
Much has been written about developed markets like Japan, Germany, and Italy, which have the largest percentages of their populations age 65 and up.
But another country also deserves attention: China.
It’s not very often we’re able to follow the line “he never even saw it coming” with “but then he casually watched it zoom over the horizon…”
What kind of grilling can Ronald expect to receive after being a-salted in broad daylight and taken into McCustody?
This video documenting the pressure China’s “leftover” women are under to marry will kick you squarely in the feels.



















Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers have Sandshrew welcoming you to an often forgotten part of Japan
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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 Tokyo
Starbucks 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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers have Sandshrew welcoming you to an often forgotten part of Japan
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
New chain of Kirby takeout dessert shops opening in two Japanese cities for hungry Nintendo fans
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Domino’s Japan’s New Cheese Volcano Pizza is a game-changer that’s about to go global
Tottori Prefecture is holding a Pokéfuta stamp rally for a chance to win some sumptuous prizes
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan
McDonald’s Japan now has Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks on the menu
Maximum matcha! Tokyo sweet shop sells the strongest green tea chocolates physically possible