Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (PCC) is a group composed of politicians, organizations, and other independent members who gather to help shape the political agenda for the upcoming year.
During this meeting on 4 March, international film star Jackie Chan appeared before the Governmental Advisory Institute with some stern words about the way law enforcement is handled in his country when it comes to cigarettes.
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Such recognition! Official doge meme dog manhole cover installed in Japan【Photos】
The good, the bad, and the ugly of a vending machine sushi meal in Tokyo【Taste test】
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardensNaruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamedStarbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismTake a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
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 homeJapan’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】Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Such recognition! Official doge meme dog manhole cover installed in Japan【Photos】
The good, the bad, and the ugly of a vending machine sushi meal in Tokyo【Taste test】
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Cats and dogs apologising at Japanese press conference is our newest gacha capsule toy obsession
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Mario enlists help from dozens of Rubik’s cubes in epic stop-motion adventure【Video】
Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
New Japanese capsule toys answer question: What if bread had legs?