Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
string quartet
Tiny, adorable, and blessed with bags of musical talent – meet Joyous String, a four-kid string quartet with musical aptitude way beyond their years. They’ve been playing together since they were just four years old, and have progressed to the point where they can produce a flawless rendition of the Michael Jackson classic “Smooth Criminal” without even breaking a sweat. These are some seriously talented kids!
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
Japanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】
Spirited Away adds a dash of Ghibli beauty to hanafuda flower cards【Photos】
Chinese government tells citizens to not travel to Japan during Chinese New Year
Ghibli anime Uno and karuta card games a great way to have fun and maybe learn some Japanese【Pics】
New interactive Pokémon attraction coming to Universal Studios Japan
Creative Japanese office installs awesome full-size vending machine made out of cardboard【Video】
Denny’s new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
East Japan’s 10 most magical winter scenery experiences, as chosen by travelers
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service notebook and ceramic cake case to stores in JapanJapanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】
All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of MarchJapan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
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
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】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
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goalChina’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingStudio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
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
Chinese government tells citizens to not travel to Japan during Chinese New Year
Ghibli anime Uno and karuta card games a great way to have fun and maybe learn some Japanese【Pics】
New interactive Pokémon attraction coming to Universal Studios Japan
Creative Japanese office installs awesome full-size vending machine made out of cardboard【Video】
Denny’s new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from
Let’s make some French cuisine using two bucks worth of junk food from the convenience store!
World’s first Ikea convenience store opens in Harajuku, Japan
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Coffin meditation sessions being offered by Tokyo relaxation parlor
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Feast your multiple eyes on the Harajuku Kawaii Monster Cafe’s tasty, toothsome dishes
Japanese convenience store releases a new bento sandwich, but is it better than a bento rice ball?
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before