Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Musashino Line
The JR East Musashino Line sure has an impressive track record when it comes to trains being delayed due to unusual circumstances. And after a most bizarre early morning collision on Friday last week, the rail line can add another reason to that list.
Although the details of the incident are still murky, one thing is for certain–no one ever expected this to happen in the middle of Tokyo!
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
It looks like fish, but does it taste like it? Imitation tuna almost breaks our minds 【Taste test】
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Smallest hotel room in Tokyo? This cheap stay for two will turn friends into lovers
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerkJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
It looks like fish, but does it taste like it? Imitation tuna almost breaks our minds 【Taste test】
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Smallest hotel room in Tokyo? This cheap stay for two will turn friends into lovers
12 beautiful Japanese train stations by the sea
We investigate Tokyo’s “haunted” phone booth in Mizumoto Park【Haunted Tokyo】
You can now buy a life-size Rei Ayanami figure for $17,500, plus an even more expensive Eva【Pics】
Free Pokémon-catching mini game with all 151 Kanto Pokémon added to Google searches!
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Respect the salmon – a visit to an off-the-beaten-path foodie destination in Niigata【Photos】
Pokémon and hot spring bathhouse collaborate to bring Pokémon to your bath and sauna sessions