Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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It was announced on April 13 that the Kōchi NHK station’s weekday evening news has been showing the wrong icons for weather conditions in the corner of the screen for four years. Where the following day’s weather forecast for the eastern region of the prefecture should have appeared, the broadcaster had consistently been displaying the forecast for the western region.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Serpentine Winnie the Pooh Year of the Snake plushies, Mickey and Baymax daruma arrive in Japan
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 2024Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doRamen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
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 challengesStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Serpentine Winnie the Pooh Year of the Snake plushies, Mickey and Baymax daruma arrive in Japan
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Starbucks releases a Bouquet Frappuccino in Japan…but does it taste like a bunch of flowers?
Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?
Japanese Men and Women Rank Which Countries They’d Look to for a Mate
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Miyazaki speaks out about his political views and Japanese politics
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro