Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Park Hyatt Hotel
On vacation in Tokyo but feeling a little “lost in translation”? Well, if you’ve got the cash to splash, why not make your Japan experience even more memorable by paying homage to the classic comedy-drama of the same name by staying at the Park Hyatt Hotel, considered by some to be Tokyo’s best luxury hotel.
For those who are extremely fortunate, as one Reddit user recently found, you might even score a fabulous night in the suite used by Bill Murray in the movie.
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Chocolate Totoro cream puffs and cakes coming to Japan’s Ghibli bakery for Valentine’s Day【Pics】
A robot joins the team at a fast-food restaurant, but in an unlikely city in northern Japan
Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all
Sento bathhouse gets a new lease on life as a Tokyo cafe and office space
Bath noodles — Do you know about this strange Japanese bathing custom?
Hybrid Cup Noodle Sodas – Forbidden flavors to astound and traumatize【Taste test】
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right nowDownloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s DayIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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 TokyoStarbucks 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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all
Sento bathhouse gets a new lease on life as a Tokyo cafe and office space
Bath noodles — Do you know about this strange Japanese bathing custom?
Hybrid Cup Noodle Sodas – Forbidden flavors to astound and traumatize【Taste test】
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Cat-ear eye drops take Japan’s obsession with felines to a whole new level
McDonald’s Japan adds first-ever shrimp rice burger to menu in gohan sandwich expansion
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
There’s a secret free souvenir hiding inside this Japanese train station
Magical anime fan art has characters appearing to leap off the page in tender act of friendship
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Our reporter tries amemonaka, the traditional sweet from Niigata Prefecture