Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Cup Noodles Museum
Teaming up in a collaborative effort for the first time, the Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel and the nearby Nissin Cup Noodles Museum have created two Chicken Ramen-themed rooms for connoisseurs who just can’t get enough of those tantalizingly delicious instant noodles and their irritating lovable chicken mascot Hiyoko.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Will our cosplay lucky bag purchase leave us feeling sew lucky or hemmed in?【Photos】
Check out this 8m robot that appeared on Tokyo’s waterfront【Video】
Himakajima: The Japanese island with one traffic light that only turns green once a year
Sephiroth in real life? How to unsheathe a massive 6.8-foot samurai sword
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation 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 2024
Ramen 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 schools
Studio 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
Will our cosplay lucky bag purchase leave us feeling sew lucky or hemmed in?【Photos】
Check out this 8m robot that appeared on Tokyo’s waterfront【Video】
Himakajima: The Japanese island with one traffic light that only turns green once a year
Sephiroth in real life? How to unsheathe a massive 6.8-foot samurai sword
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Price to climb Mt. Fuji will double, trail gates will close earlier if new plan is approved
The world’s best invention is now even better in the form of a specially built gaming kotatsu
The Thanko lucky bag overfloweth with interesting products
Chiikawa lucky bag required a four-month wait, but was it worth it?【Photos】
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】