Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
pasta sushi
For years Japan has been toying around with combining its signature flavors with the many different cuisines of the world. Japan even has its own take on pasta that they call Japanese-style pasta (和風パスタ). Wouldn’t it be fair for Italian chefs to experiment with Japanese cuisine? Two chefs in Italy have been putting their personal touches to the idea of sushi, and their pasta sushi creation is now starting to make some noise in the US and on the Internet.
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Amazing fruit bouquet crepes of Japanese sweets shop Eternity — a dessert you’ll always remember
Interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Two Piece 【Episode #1】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited timeInjuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Amazing fruit bouquet crepes of Japanese sweets shop Eternity — a dessert you’ll always remember
Interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Two Piece 【Episode #1】
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Death Vote 【Episode #6】
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Takoyaki makers surprisingly good at grilling meat for yakiniku too
Studio Ghibli humidifiers fight dry air with anime magic
Japanese netizens shocked by the sight of sumo wrestlers bathing in hot spring
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Japan’s UFO village, where the magnetic field is said to attract visitors from outer space
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring