Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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Some rather peculiar, sticker-altered street signs have been popping up in Osaka or Kyoto over the last month. The eye-catching addendums are the work of French guerrilla artist Clet Abraham, who has done similar projects around the globe. While local residents are largely bemused, the police are not at all amused and are investigating whether charges can be filed.
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
Cup Noodle’s latest giveaway prizes are insane, even by Cup Noodle standards【Pics】
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Will our cosplay lucky bag purchase leave us feeling sew lucky or hemmed in?【Photos】
New Tokyo cat cafe filled only with “Apple Cats” who have feline AIDS
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glassesStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
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 tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
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
Cup Noodle’s latest giveaway prizes are insane, even by Cup Noodle standards【Pics】
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Will our cosplay lucky bag purchase leave us feeling sew lucky or hemmed in?【Photos】
New Tokyo cat cafe filled only with “Apple Cats” who have feline AIDS
Pizza Hut’s new coriander pizza contains more cilantro than ever before!
Kingdom Hearts Keyblades open the doors at new Tokyo Disneyland hotel rooms【Photos】
Why doesn’t Japan hate America for dropping the A-bombs?
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Uber-complicated foreigner-friendly guide to conveyor belt sushi will make your eyes pop out
Japan destroys Santa Claus with science: “If he were real, we’d all be dead from his sonic boom.”
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022