Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Pearl River Delta
No sooner was it announced the third most at-risk area for natural disasters in the world than the Pearl River Delta in China was hit by extremely severe rain storms with giant hail and damaging winds. The region, which is composed of several major urban centers has experienced flooded subways stations, canceled flights, and destroyed shopping centers due to heavy downpours.
Some of these scenes have been recorded and shared online in video form.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Walk the streets of Japan in style with bushido-influenced men’s summer kimono range from Kyoto
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in TokyoThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doRamen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glassesTotoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challengesStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Walk the streets of Japan in style with bushido-influenced men’s summer kimono range from Kyoto
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in Tokyo
Reveal your inner fashion samurai with traditional clothes for the modern world
Prominent boob-centric manga artist shocks fans by revealing she’s a beautiful buxom woman
We revolutionize tapioca tea by making a savory hot pot dinner with both ingredients【SoraKitchen】
Baskin-Robbins Japan’s ice cream popularity poll leaves out fan favourite — but why?!
Japan’s premier love doll maker is closing, says goodbye to fans with heartfelt message
These Tamagotchi will take care of you, because they’re cool multi-balm cases【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan