Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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When you hear the word, “Japan,” what comes to mind? Mt. Fuji? Animé? Cherry blossoms? Those of us who have lived in Japan came to this country with ideas of what we might encounter and many of those preconceived impressions turned out to be completely false. We asked foreigners who have been living in Japan for at least three years to share what they thought about Japan before ever stepping foot inside the country. Take a look at their answers:
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese vending machines now sell pearl jewellery
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
Japanese baseball star takes on world record with a paper planeStudio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour TotoroJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the animeStudio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
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
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
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 whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese vending machines now sell pearl jewellery
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
Japanese baseball star takes on world record with a paper plane
We try five menu recommendations from a clerk at CoCo Ichibanya and almost fall in love
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
“Deflowering” services for virgin women are now a thing in Japan, apparently
Japanese Prime Minister once criticized deploying military to fight Godzilla
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Made In Japan Fender Limited Edition Hello Kitty Stratocaster now on sale in Japan
Figma creates realistic action figure of the inner human anatomy that’s fully posable