Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
SCEJA Press Conference 2015
Good news for all of you PlayStation fans in Japan who have yet to splash out on the latest PlayStation console: The PlayStation 4 will be getting a price reduction in its homeland in just a few weeks! If you’re looking to pick up one of Sony’s new machines, you’d do well to hold off until October 1.
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
From cameos to creepy-crawlies: 15 little-known facts about Studio Ghibli movies
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
The 6 best frozen foods at a Japanese grocery store
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
New Attack on Titan theme park attraction coming to Fuji-Q Highland
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experienceIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right nowThree beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingYokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
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 TokyoStarbucks 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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
The 6 best frozen foods at a Japanese grocery store
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
New Attack on Titan theme park attraction coming to Fuji-Q Highland
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit
With Japanese rice prices going crazy, can California rice win over our Japanese taste-testers?
Man confuses plastic food samples for the real thing then gets arrested for trying to steal cash
New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】
New anime features Nyanbo, the adorable box-shaped cardboard cat
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Graffiti artist Pikachu plushies coming to brand-new Shibuya Pokémon Center megastore【Photos】