Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Cubic Ninja
Earlier this month, a hacker discovered that an old Nintendo game from 2011, called “Cubic Ninja,” could be used to hack into the company’s 3DS handheld game system.
Using the game, hackers could install “homebrew” software onto the 3DS. Nintendo quickly pulled it from the digital download store, according to VentureBeat. That made the game hard — but not impossible — to find.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
Merry Christmas from SoraNews24!
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Japanese pasta dish ranked 24th worst food in the world, but does it deserve that dishonor?
Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineStarbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schoolsStudio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
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 touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
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
Merry Christmas from SoraNews24!
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Japanese pasta dish ranked 24th worst food in the world, but does it deserve that dishonor?
Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Japan’s new giant swing is a beautiful/terrifying way to see the scenery of the Japan Alps
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Death of a Japanese man attacked by bear sparks conversation about what to do when facing off with one
We visit Oshima, an island in Japan where walking counterclockwise means death【Haunted Japan】
Burgers soaked in a plate of hot cheese served at American Diner Andra in Tokyo
Donguri Kyowakoku, the store with nothing but Studio Ghibli anime items