Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Parks Tower
Previously we reported on the global reaction regarding a beautiful piece of architecture in Osaka, the shopping center Namba Parks (pictured above), which looks especially stunning when viewed from a high place.
However, another amazing photo surfaced on 9GAG a while back. Taken from a high angle it revealed an even more shockingly designed building that’s arguably even more impressive than Namba Parks.
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Nara man arrested for burying mother in his cemetery plot by himself
Japanese convenience store chain adds Neo Wagashi sweets to its lineup
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorgeTaking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
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】
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 tooBerserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Nara man arrested for burying mother in his cemetery plot by himself
Japanese convenience store chain adds Neo Wagashi sweets to its lineup
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Japanese cosplayer dresses as female high school student for new road bike campaign
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
Five uninhabited Japanese islands you can buy right now
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal