Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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There have been plenty of largely portioned bowls of ramen with so much stuff piled on top that you can’t see the noodles beneath. But this one is probably the weirdest mountain-like ramen we’ve ever seen. It appears to be topped with white foam and is closer to looking like a snowy mountain peak than a steaming hot bowl of soup.
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Savor the sass in Osaka’s new obachan-inspired buns
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
New Taiiku Okazaki song is in Japanese but strangely sounds like English
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Shinjuku Ninja Live Show: New Tokyo tourist attraction created by the Japan Ninja Council
Drinkable Mayo on sale at Japanese convenience stores for mayonnaise fanaticsPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fansUniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guardsEight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive seasonPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle themeStudio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
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 designPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
New Taiiku Okazaki song is in Japanese but strangely sounds like English
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Shinjuku Ninja Live Show: New Tokyo tourist attraction created by the Japan Ninja Council
Drinkable Mayo on sale at Japanese convenience stores for mayonnaise fanatics
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Lumpy laundry from diaper washing mishap? Try this parenting lifehack!
Japanese blogger calls for party to celebrate Hitler’s birthday, whines when criticized
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
French fries with sushi? Our delicious experiment in multicultural dining
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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