Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
sushi set
With the recent and unfortunate passing of the wonderful Leonard Nimoy and Harve Bennett (rest in peace you two), I’m sure Star Trek fans out there could use a lift right about now. So, we’d like to introduce to you this awesome sushi set designed after the U.S.S Enterprise, complete with warp-trail chopsticks!
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Umamusume anime cosplayers make news in U.S. for their pro football fandom【Video】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Hachiji juppun mae – A Japanese phrase that even Japanese people can’t agree on the meaning of
In downtown Tokyo, we talk to a guy who says he’s from Orion’s belt, get called an “idiot”
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s DayMassive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown TokyoJapan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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】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 goal
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in TokyoRamen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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 Tokyo
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 homeStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Hachiji juppun mae – A Japanese phrase that even Japanese people can’t agree on the meaning of
In downtown Tokyo, we talk to a guy who says he’s from Orion’s belt, get called an “idiot”
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Japan travel bucket list: top places to visit in each prefecture before you die【Part II】
Man with homemade firebomb detained by police outside U.S. embassy in Tokyo
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
We visit a Japanese cafe famous for John Lennon and epic pancakes
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it