Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014
Earlier today, video game heavyweight Konami Corporation unveiled a new page on its official website dedicated to the newest instalment in its popular football series World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014 (or Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 in the West), along with a new trailer showing the game off in all its ultra-realistic glory.
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Undress an ukiyo-e woman out of her kimono with this Japanese magic towel hack
Is McDonald’s Japan’s new tandoori chicken curry McNugget sauce better with naan?【Taste test】
Godiva Dessert joins the cute crepe game in HarajukuJapan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]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 time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in TokyoStarbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping listUniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Undress an ukiyo-e woman out of her kimono with this Japanese magic towel hack
Is McDonald’s Japan’s new tandoori chicken curry McNugget sauce better with naan?【Taste test】
Godiva Dessert joins the cute crepe game in Harajuku
A diner’s guide to oden: Japan’s weird-looking, super-popular winter dish
Tokyo has a “phantom egg shop” with ingredients for the best tamago-kake gohan rice bowl ever
Japanese cat book explains how cats see their human owners, and it’s not as objects of respect
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japanese design company combines human bed and cat tower, proves felines are who runs the home
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies
Japanese interior micro-houses and study spaces: Great for work-at-home professionals, kids too