Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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We recently brought to you the news that fast food chain Lotteria will be offering their new Tsukemen Burger (dip-in-the-sauce noodles burger) later this month. Now, they’re following with another, shall we say … unique creation. This time, it’s a gum-flavored shake, and it comes in a bright green color!
Lawson convenience stores now sell see-through pudding in Japan 【Taste test】
Japan’s unique tradition of bottle keep, where your drink literally has your name on it
Want the noodles without the noise? This is the perfect place for you to try wanko soba
Sanrio stars appear on new canvas for cuteness with Samantha Vega handbag collaboration【Photos】
Updated Japan cherry blossom forecast maps move up predicted start of sakura season
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Ghibli school supplies will get you ready to go back to school in the spring, or your heart【Pics】
Totoro’s Catbus is back to once again not overstay its welcome with adorable figure line【Pics】
“Deflowering” services for virgin women are now a thing in Japan, apparently
Foreign man arrested for grabbing former AKB48 idol on Tokyo street, forcing her to ground
7-Eleven Japan’s most popular product with foreign tourists is…a unique chocolate gummy
Hello Kitty, My Melody sukajan jackets combine symbols of Japan traditional, old-school, and cuteSanrio stars appear on new canvas for cuteness with Samantha Vega handbag collaboration【Photos】
7-Eleven pancakes become a hit with American tourists in Japan
It’s time to get a jump on beautiful pink blossoms at this forest garden in Japan【Photos】
Disney brings some cherry blossom magic to its spring merchandise in Japan
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki shares his beloved car with fans
Shibuya’s Hachiko Family public art installation will be permanently removed, not relocatedGhibli school supplies will get you ready to go back to school in the spring, or your heart【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura drink for cherry blossom season 2025
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
New Sanrio Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala McDonald’s Happy Meal items are adorable and practicalDisney brings some cherry blossom magic to its spring merchandise in Japan
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】7-Eleven Japan’s most popular product with foreign tourists is…a unique chocolate gummy
Sanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafesHello Kitty, My Melody sukajan jackets combine symbols of Japan traditional, old-school, and cute
Cherry blossoms blooming on new sakura Air Jordans from Nike【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 passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Ghibli school supplies will get you ready to go back to school in the spring, or your heart【Pics】
Totoro’s Catbus is back to once again not overstay its welcome with adorable figure line【Pics】
“Deflowering” services for virgin women are now a thing in Japan, apparently
Foreign man arrested for grabbing former AKB48 idol on Tokyo street, forcing her to ground
Bat soup in Palau is pretty intense
Stay at a Japanese capsule hotel in Tokyo for less than US$20 a night
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
Awareness campaign warns foreigners in Japan of “Divorce without Consent”
Tiny storage container hotels become the latest craze in Japan, thanks to Hotel R9 The Yard
Death Note pop-up store opening in Japan, but not with the spotlight on Light or L【Photos】
This fancy Shibuya hamburg shop is perfect for fans of Salisbury steak and…Ramen Jiro?