Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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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!
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
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
Groper in Japan says he couldn’t resist “young females’ breasts,” all victims much older than him
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
Japanese pro cosplayer claims to earn more in two days at Comiket than most people make all year
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
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 anime
Studio 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
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
Groper in Japan says he couldn’t resist “young females’ breasts,” all victims much older than him
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
Japanese pro cosplayer claims to earn more in two days at Comiket than most people make all year
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
10 crazy pizzas from Japan
Tried-and-tested ways to learn Japanese while having fun!
We celebrate “Toilet Day” in Japan with a visit to a public toilet worth 100 million yen
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?New “theory” emerges as to why some otaku stare at a girl’s chest while she’s talking