Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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We recently talked about some changes the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was making to street signs ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but it seems they are not content with superficial changes. They have apparently started looking into the plausibility of introducing signal-less roundabouts to Japan, something that could have drivers feeling very grumpy.
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
10 of our absolute favorite places to spend a day in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the animeStudio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】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
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
10 of our absolute favorite places to spend a day in Tokyo
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
Studio Ghibli releases anime art calendars for 2025
Magikarp now appearing in Japan as a traditional taiyaki sweet 【Taste Test】
Take a toothbrush with you to Butakin for this daring mixed noodles with chives dish
Who is No Face? Hayao Miyazaki finally gives us the answer