Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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Real-life Barbie Valeria Lukyanova, regular fixture of blogs worldwide, has caused another stir, but this time it’s not because she’s said something offensive or downright ridiculous. After making virtual waves with her outrageous makeup, fashion, and philosophy, Valeria’s now making a splash by taking it all off.
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
What are Japan’s best, and most unique, regional rice balls?
Final Fantasy XVI cafe menu brings Eikon drinks, Torgal parfait to Tokyo’s Square Enix Cafe【Pics】
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
Dynamic, delicious sashimi searing lesson will show you the true flavor of katsuo tataki【Photos】
How to order snacks on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
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
Ghibli’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
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowStudio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
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 too
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
Final Fantasy XVI cafe menu brings Eikon drinks, Torgal parfait to Tokyo’s Square Enix Cafe【Pics】
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
Dynamic, delicious sashimi searing lesson will show you the true flavor of katsuo tataki【Photos】
How to order snacks on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
Man with snake face tattoo arrested for assault, neighbors shocked he would do such a thing【Vid】
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
We found an underground Kyoto vending machine that sells multi-course French meals
We eat at a brand new pasta shop with all-you-can-eat tofu run by one of our favorite restaurants
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
The Ultimate Battle for Ham Sandwich Supremacy – we rank Japan’s convenience store sandwiches
Taste-testing Japan’s three biggest convenience stores store-brand cup ramen【Taste test】
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
