Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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February 5 was supposed to be like any other day for employees at the Japanese watch company Citizen in Guangzhou, China. But ordinary quickly turned into extraordinarily terrible when over 1,000 employees found out the company was closing the very next day and they would all be out of jobs.
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
Giant digital sumo wrestler now stopping trains at Tokyo station【Video】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
The poop ice cream to end all poop ice creams
Secret tourist stop in Japan has a lift car that whisks you away to a mystery mountain destination
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Nine questions we have from Netflix’s Rilakkuma trailer, which reminds us he is NOT a bear【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Never forget that Mister Donut’s super-simple ramen is actually very hard to beat
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collectionBrand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
The poop ice cream to end all poop ice creams
Secret tourist stop in Japan has a lift car that whisks you away to a mystery mountain destination
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Nine questions we have from Netflix’s Rilakkuma trailer, which reminds us he is NOT a bear【Video】
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
This is easily the most entertaining Japanese history video we’ve ever seen【Video】
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Tokyo National Museum seeking donations to pave over pond, create space for beer and music events
Japan’s 10 best singing voices as chosen by people in the industry
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
New Tokyo meditation studio will teach you to “be in the moment” in relaxing 30-minute sessions