Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Makiko Tanaka
It’s great that we have the Nobel Prize to give credit to the often unspoken heroes of the scientific community who continuously change our lives for the better. For example, Professors Sir John Gudon and Shinya Yamanaka’s work on stem cell research could potentially save countless lives and improve everyone else’s.
With that in mind, after a recent cabinet meeting Minister Makiko Tanaka unveiled their plan to present Prof. Yamanaka with – cue Price is Right music – a brand new washing machine!
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
We recreate the delicious-looking meatball stew from Laputa: Castle in the Sky【SoraKitchen】
Yoshinoya’s new ramen doesn’t smell like it tastes【Taste test】
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Stars of Japan’s longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】
The tragedy of Mononofu, the functional two-and-a-half-story bipedal robot【Pics & Video】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful gardenBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthdayJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Yoshinoya’s new ramen doesn’t smell like it tastes【Taste test】
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Stars of Japan’s longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】
The tragedy of Mononofu, the functional two-and-a-half-story bipedal robot【Pics & Video】
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best Prawn Tempura Sushi?【Taste test】
Mr. Sato visited Black Thunder’s new factory, but was mostly captivated by their sukajan jackets
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Japan’s cat robot waiter now available to build at home with blocks
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring