Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Osamu Yoshiwara
Sexual harassment in the workplace is always a problem–there’s nothing to debate in that statement. But it becomes a doubly serious problem when you’re a politician and your workplace is the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.
While we’d like to think that politicians would, at the very least, know how to behave themselves in public, it turns that some Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members could use a lesson.
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Starbucks opens special telecommuting branch in Tokyo’s Ginza neighborhood【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old onesKomachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizzaStudio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to localsNine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Starbucks opens special telecommuting branch in Tokyo’s Ginza neighborhood【Photos】
8-year-old discovers untimely deaths of 15 percent of Kyoto’s cicada population
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
Pokémon Company’s profits have grown 1,200 percent in five years, Japanese report says
Japanese train station noodle restaurant with 122-year history closes
Secret lunch spot in Tokyo’s Muji Hotel is a hidden gem that few people know about
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Hello Kitty announces crossover with landmark anime franchise The Rose of Versailles