Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Metal Gear Solid 5
Well now here’s an odd little promotion. Japanese gamers planning to pick up a copy of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, one of the prequel chapters in Hideo Kojima’s convoluted-plot-’em-up/stealth espionage action game series, are now being offered a special edition bundle that comes with a track jacket emblazoned with the logo of in-game mercenary unit “Diamond Dogs”.
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
Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood
Get a taste of Diglett, the star of Mister Donut’s new Pokémon doughnut collaboration in Japan
A deep-fried sushi senbero awaits from Super Value【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
I Hate You: Japan’s anime-style mobile romance game starring girls who will never, ever love you
Japan’s Pokémon Visa cards are totally legit, completely adorable, may reveal Pikachu’s last name
Annual Tokyo memorial for March 11 tsunami comes with a heartwarming musical surprise【Video】
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Starbucks Japan releases a new chilled cup exclusively at Family Mart convenience stores
Nintendo’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
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in TokyoGhibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in JapanSanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
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 design
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
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】
I Hate You: Japan’s anime-style mobile romance game starring girls who will never, ever love you
Japan’s Pokémon Visa cards are totally legit, completely adorable, may reveal Pikachu’s last name
Annual Tokyo memorial for March 11 tsunami comes with a heartwarming musical surprise【Video】
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
Katsu weight showdown! Which Japanese supermarket gives you the most tonkatsu meat for your yen?
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
Telecommute with Pikachu! Over 250 Pokémon video chat backgrounds now free to download
5 things about Japanese customer service that surprise foreign visitors
Tokyo’s expensive fountain construction plans making waves among the Japanese public
Totoro ceramic dishware will have your kitchen looking Ghibli elegant in 2025 and beyond【Pics】
Smallest hotel room in Tokyo? This cheap stay for two will turn friends into lovers