Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Madoka Kaname
A true symbol of status for a whole lot of folks is the kind of car they drive. So what does it say about a person when a larger-than-life magical girl is bursting out the back of their van?! Someone is either absolutely amazing or amazingly disturbed to have so much love for an animated character. Either way, this has got to be one of the most awesome things we’ve ever seen rolling down the Japanese highway!
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Osaka’s creepy cute mascot speaks for first time, adds more fuel the creepy OR cute debate【Video】
How to make an epic pizza at a Japanese family restaurant
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Tokyo Secret Eats: Shibuya City staff cafeteria serves Hachiko soba to visitorsDisney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese thingsForeign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutionsThere’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ballHanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest pet product line announced by Square Enix
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird trainOur Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
How to make an epic pizza at a Japanese family restaurant
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Tokyo Secret Eats: Shibuya City staff cafeteria serves Hachiko soba to visitors
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Cappuccino Ramen becomes super popular in Japan, but is it worth the hype?
Japanese train conductor flips off rail fan photographer, prompts apology from JR
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Authentic kimono fashions await you in Animal Crossing from Kyoto furisode tailor Chiso【Pics】
An overnight trip on the Sunrise Izumo, Japan’s awesome Tokyo-Shimane sleeper train【Photos】
What happens to Cup Noodle Mystery Meat when you cook it in a rice cooker?
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station