Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
New Taipei
The modern dilemma over whether it’s okay for young boys to play games based on warfare was seemingly put to the test in Taiwan recently as two very young boys happened upon a real and unused grenade near the park they were playing in.
The event, which was reported in Searchina based on New Taipei media, resulted in the military getting called in and opened up a slew of legal and sociological debate.
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Our reporter tries black and white burgers from McDonald’s Taiwan
New Mario Kart Happy Meal toys are racing up to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed areaTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap seriesThis hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Japan’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】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourismTokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Our reporter tries black and white burgers from McDonald’s Taiwan
New Mario Kart Happy Meal toys are racing up to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Ryokan etiquette: What not to do when staying at a traditional Japanese inn
Why buy your cat a cat house when you can buy a cat shrine from Japan instead?
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
We hunt for Dom Pérignon in these wine fukubukuro lucky bag boxes from Kaldi
Kendama training cures one man’s self-isolation blues
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Foreign tourists pick the top 10 inconveniences about traveling in Japan【Survey】