Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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As the world inches closer and closer to driverless cars, Nissan released a video demonstration of their newest precrash system, the Autonomous Emergency Steering System. It utilizes an arrangement of camera, laser, and radar sensors to detect objects around your car and avoid potential collisions by commandeering the steering wheel.
In other words, if your car thinks it can drive better than you then it takes control of the wheel.
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Ghibli Forest Spirit towel series will delight and/or freak out visitors to your home【Photos】
Godzilla figure based on Shin Godzilla CG model is stunningly detailed, shockingly expensive
The meaning of the mandarin and 6 other Japanese New Year traditions explained
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experienceNew 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 now
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the countryIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
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
Ghibli Forest Spirit towel series will delight and/or freak out visitors to your home【Photos】
Godzilla figure based on Shin Godzilla CG model is stunningly detailed, shockingly expensive
The meaning of the mandarin and 6 other Japanese New Year traditions explained
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
How to make a lucky sushi roll with KFC fried chicken skin【SoraKitchen】
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Geisha house-style vacation rental in Tokyo wins Best of Minpaku award【Photos】
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Fending off unwanted Kabe-don: A guide
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
The upside of dating a man whose hobby is joso, or cross-dressing as a woman【Interview】
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】