Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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Would you buy a product that was advertised on a man’s crotch?
A few companies in Japan think you would. Currently on Yahoo Japan’s auction site, a man is offering to ride the Yamanote line, one of Japan’s busiest train routes, decked out in advertisements for an entire day. His unique service has already received 20 bids.
New Donkey Kong area at Universal Studios Japan gets opening date, and it’s VERY soon【Video】
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
79-year-old Japanese granny who fell in love with Initial D sports car finds perfect new owner【Vid】
Excuse me, could you please pass the outer space potatoes?
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
Tokyo’s expensive fountain construction plans making waves among the Japanese public
Doujinshi manga/anime chain announces moratorium on Visa/Mastercard credit card payments
A deep-fried sushi senbero awaits from Super Value【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Shangrila, a maid cafe staffed exclusively by cute “plump” girls, opens in Akihabara【Pics】
New Akita Inu and Hachiko marshmallows are the best and squishiest souvenirs from Japan
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in JapanSanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】
Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by tourists
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Japanese samurai randoseru backpack lets you carry the bushido spirit with you wherever you go
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in TokyoGhibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Tsukemen ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists in TokyoSanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
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
[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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Tokyo’s expensive fountain construction plans making waves among the Japanese public
Doujinshi manga/anime chain announces moratorium on Visa/Mastercard credit card payments
A deep-fried sushi senbero awaits from Super Value【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Shangrila, a maid cafe staffed exclusively by cute “plump” girls, opens in Akihabara【Pics】
New Akita Inu and Hachiko marshmallows are the best and squishiest souvenirs from Japan
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
YouTube goes crazy for “Bubbly” high school girls’ amazing retro ’80s dance routine 【Video】
Snuggle up to Totoro with cosy new three-piece Ghibli bag collection
100 years of Japanese women’s hair and makeup trends in less than a minute and a half【Video】
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】