Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
spotted hyena
Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo, Hokkaido was the scene of awkwardness on 26 September when it was learned that two spotted hyenas slated for making babies were actually both males. At first this might seem like a major oversight of really basic biology, but in the unique case of the spotted hyena it’s actually fairly understandable.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
The little-known inspiration for Princess Mononoke: A manga about a tribe in Papua New Guinea
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in Tokyo
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
This 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 glasses
Totoro 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
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
The little-known inspiration for Princess Mononoke: A manga about a tribe in Papua New Guinea
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in Tokyo
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Studio Ghibli cooking/housework aprons are here to lend some cheer to chores【Photos】
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】
Official Sailor Jupiter bento boxed lunches being served now at Tokyo anime-themed cafe 【Photos】
Japan unveils world’s first chu-hai with fresh lemon slice in can so every drink tastes different
Has the Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen really stopped tourists from taking photos?
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Anpanman attacks unsuspecting crowd with Gundam lasers during live show