Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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Still making the re-post rounds on the internet is this sweet, heartwarming and funny musical marriage proposal, “Isaac’s Live Lip-Dub Proposal“. Isaac Lamb got together over 60 friends and family, most certainly planned and rehearsed, and on the day of reckoning, invited his unsuspecting fiancee, Amy, over to be met by his brother …
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Skirt that will make cat cafe cats love you supposedly found at Uniqlo’s sister brand
Chiikawa lucky bag required a four-month wait, but was it worth it?【Photos】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour TotoroJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the animeStudio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
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
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【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 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
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
Hyogo town scares children away with mechanical kappa in park’s pond
Watch Ghibli’s Spirited Away No Face piggy bank speak, burp and gobble coins 【Video】
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
New Studio Ghibli No Face piggy bank brings us even more magic from Spirited Away
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Tiny travel guides are our latest Japanese gacha capsule toy obsession