Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Evo 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, the internet has a voice, and it will be heard.
In news that is sure to be met with cheers from all around the globe, multinational video game company Nintendo has reversed its earlier decision not to allow the streaming of footage of popular brawler Super Smash Bros. Melee at the upcoming Evo Championship Series fighting game tournament in Las Vegas. And it’s all thanks to the power of the people.
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】
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
Starbucks releases a Bouquet Frappuccino in Japan…but does it taste like a bunch of flowers?
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
New “Submariner Camera” is ready to get up close and personal with your pet fish
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burger faces a giant rival in Komeda’s Gurakuro
Mr. Sato visits the mystical atmosphere of Japan’s Yabuzuka Quarry Ruins
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 Line
Starbucks 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
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
New “Submariner Camera” is ready to get up close and personal with your pet fish
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burger faces a giant rival in Komeda’s Gurakuro
Mr. Sato visits the mystical atmosphere of Japan’s Yabuzuka Quarry Ruins
Survey finds more than half of Japanese women’s nieces don’t call them “aunt”
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
Members of pop group Snow Man embarrassed for misinterpreting the word “snowman”
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Awareness campaign warns foreigners in Japan of “Divorce without Consent”
How to convert the Western calendar to Japanese Reiwa years