Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
McGriddle
As we have been monitoring the peculiar efforts that make up McDonald’s Japan’s marketing it seemed as if the fast food chain could do no right (with the exception of the spectacular fries holder). However, their upcoming campaign looks like something everyone can get behind: an all-day breakfast menu!
Well, one sandwich at least.
Totoro stamp collection lets you add adorable Ghibli touches to cards and letters【Photos】
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
Starbucks Japan unveils new Holiday goods for 2024
Shibuya Halloween had a very different feel this year
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
American teenage tourist arrested on suspicion of arson in Tokyo during family trip
Overwhelmed by modern social media? Japanese company is bringing back pagers with an emoji-twist
Ichiran releases its first-ever instant ramen!
My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan
Hello Kitty shows up at Baskin-Robins Japan for 50th birthday party with special sweets and merchNintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
American gun owner opens our eyes to a different way of life in Tokyo
Foreign man arrested for grabbing former AKB48 idol on Tokyo street, forcing her to ground
New Akita Inu and Hachiko marshmallows are the best and squishiest souvenirs from Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition Christmas menu at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Burger King Japan creates Kyoto Whopper, its most Japanese burger ever, with Kyoto rice merchantStarbucks Japan unveils new Holiday goods for 2024Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
Adorable Totoro embroidered bags return with anti-reselling protection in place【Photos】
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winterNintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spellTokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in Tokyo
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 designJapanese 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】
American teenage tourist arrested on suspicion of arson in Tokyo during family trip
Overwhelmed by modern social media? Japanese company is bringing back pagers with an emoji-twist
Ichiran releases its first-ever instant ramen!
My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan
Hello Kitty shows up at Baskin-Robins Japan for 50th birthday party with special sweets and merch
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Details of the Pokémon/Van Gogh art museum crossover are just as adorable as we’d hoped【Pics】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
After 10 years of secrecy, anime song duo ClariS finally remove their masks and show their faces
Rolling suitcase with built-in desk is perfect for mobile businesspeople and cosplayers alike
The 5 best entry-level roadside stations in Japan’s Kanto Region, according to experts
Is that Soy Sauce you’re Chugging? No, It’s Nanchatte Orange!
Professional basketball player cosplays as Studio Ghibli’s No-Face for Halloween in the U.S.【Vid】