Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Inetnational Court of Justice
On 26 June at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Australia made its first arguments against Japan’s scientific whaling program which they assert is a cover for commercial whaling in violation of international treaties. Ever the political hot potato, the move is sure to ruffle some feathers both at home and abroad.
Japanese restaurant chain installs tip boxes in response to foreign tourists leaving tips, sparks debate
Randy’s Donuts opens first-ever branch in Japan, brings L.A.’s donuts to Tokyo【Photos】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Pokémon Ditto Cup uses Transform to turn into jiggly gelatin, rice, sand, and infinite possibilities
Fireflies in downtown Tokyo – Beautiful hotel garden begins hotaru season event
New hug pillow range lets you sleep with Hello Kitty
Tom Cruise brings Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning to Tokyo with special surprises
Temple in tiny town in Japan transforms into otherworldly beauty on special summer nights
Rice ball melon bread – A treat Japanese bakeries aren’t crazy enough to make, but we are【SoraKitchen】
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita AirportSurvey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerTom Cruise brings Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning to Tokyo with special surprises
A close encounter with a dangerous criminal on a Shinkansen bullet train in JapanNew hug pillow range lets you sleep with Hello KittyJapanese restaurant chain installs tip boxes in response to foreign tourists leaving tips, sparks debateWe visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport
Ekiben vending machine adds new excitement to bullet train travel in JapanPokémon Ditto Cup uses Transform to turn into jiggly gelatin, rice, sand, and infinite possibilities
Tom Cruise visits Ghibli Museum, poses for photo with Totoro
Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle Calcifer rings aren’t just rings, they’re Kazarings【Photos】Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Beds on a bus: Travel on Japan’s first-ever full-flat overnight sleeper bus from TokyoTom Cruise brings Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning to Tokyo with special surprises
Sailor Moon and others teach foreign tourists Japanese etiquette in Manga Manners art series
Secret stairs at Tokyo Station dungeon come with a serious warning
Japan’s 160-year-old Great Wisteria of Tochigi is now in full bloom, ready for visitors【Photos】
Ghibli Forest Spirit towel series will delight and/or freak out visitors to your home【Photos】A close encounter with a dangerous criminal on a Shinkansen bullet train in JapanSurvey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spacesStudio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Nintendo history you can feel – Super NES, N64, and GameCube controllers become capsule toys
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
New hug pillow range lets you sleep with Hello Kitty
Tom Cruise brings Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning to Tokyo with special surprises
Temple in tiny town in Japan transforms into otherworldly beauty on special summer nights
Rice ball melon bread – A treat Japanese bakeries aren’t crazy enough to make, but we are【SoraKitchen】
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport
Studio Ghibli brings anime cake from Kiki’s Delivery Service to life… without the calories
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Beat the winter blues with an insect hotpot filled with crickets, worms, and giant water bugs
Hyotan Onsen – Japan’s only hot spring with three Michelin stars
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Daiso Japan?
Why did Hayao Miyazaki agree to release Studio Ghibli anime films on Netflix?
How to make Japanese melon pan out of any type of bread
Trying out Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated wall decoration