Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
happy sushi
We’ve already gone over a few signs that you might not be in a real Japanese restaurant, including the location’s name. We can’t say with certainty, but we’re pretty sure there aren’t any “Happy Sushi” restaurants in all of Japan. So why are there so many abroad? Japanese website Naver Matome wondered the very same thing and compiled a list of the most elated raw fish from all around the world. It just makes us wonder, why does the world associate sushi with being happy?
Go shopping with our Japanese reporter as he experiences Costco in the U.S. for the first time
We try Starbucks’ buzzworthy (and slightly gross) new cream pie to see how good it really is
Very limited sale of glasses that can halt or reverse nearsightedness begin in Japan
You can wear the Princess Mononoke curse on your fingers with new Ghibli ring and accessory line
Saitama man’s 7M-yen Rolex stolen after leaving it alone with “potential buyer” for two minutes
Lace boxer briefs for men: Japanese company creates underwear that’s beautiful and functional
The most expensive ice cream in Japan? Metallic soft serve frays the nerves of staff who make it
Watermelon-looking rice balls go on sale in Tokyo, bring Mr. Sato bitter memories of regret
This super easy cold Korean spicy ramen dish will make summer 100 times more delicious
A senbero with deer in Nara Park turns into a weird fever dreamSaitama man’s 7M-yen Rolex stolen after leaving it alone with “potential buyer” for two minutes
Starbucks Japan’s new cream pie’s looks are freaking people out
Foreign Lawson employees claim unfair treatment such as forced sushi and Christmas cake purchases
The twin joys and dual sadnesses of eating ramen in the U.S.
We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】
Hayao Miyazaki produces animated commercial for Ghibli Park【Video】
Is Japan’s new pain-in-the-butt instant ramen also a joy in the stomach?【Taste test】
Japanese candy Hi-Chew says a heartfelt, ridiculous goodbye as it retires Green Apple flavor【Vid】
“My employees were killed.” Japanese pond owner breaks into tears after 3,000 fish die in robbery
Japan Weather Association creates new words to describe merciless summer heatSaitama man’s 7M-yen Rolex stolen after leaving it alone with “potential buyer” for two minutes
Studio Ghibli releases free bulletin board illustration to “use within the bounds of common sense”
Jimmy Choo designs limited edition Crystal Boots for Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary
New Princess Mononoke accessory line has Kodama for your ears, wolves for your fingers【Photos】
Cases of people getting unwanted crabs skyrocketing in Japan, salmon too
The entire Pokémon Red and Blue Kanto region map, built as a 3-D diorama, looks amazing【Photos】
Princess Mononoke 25th anniversary lineup includes cute plushies, fierce magnets, expensive bowls
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Japanese curry rice appears at McDonald’s, but not in the country you’d expect
Burger King Japan’s all-you-can-eat challenge knocks us out of the ring
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Lace boxer briefs for men: Japanese company creates underwear that’s beautiful and functional
The most expensive ice cream in Japan? Metallic soft serve frays the nerves of staff who make it
Watermelon-looking rice balls go on sale in Tokyo, bring Mr. Sato bitter memories of regret
This super easy cold Korean spicy ramen dish will make summer 100 times more delicious
A senbero with deer in Nara Park turns into a weird fever dream
A visit to Japan’s wasp nest art museum stings us with respect for the industrious insects【Pics】
We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】
What’s the secret behind these three rice bowls?
Foreigners can now apply for visas to visit fiancés living in Japan
Come on, Costco! Sell your Japan-exclusive kabayaki marinade salmon in the U.S. too!
How to cook miso soup (the right way) in a few simple steps【RocketKitchen】
Kyoto has had enough of rude tourists, created an infographic to show how to visit politely
Japanese fashion brand Heather releases line for people 5 feet and under
Cute photos of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enjoying ice cream cone make netizens smile