Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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Last week, we took a look at an ad for West Japan Railways that was produced by animators affiliated with Studio Ghibli. If its images of a happy family enjoying the great outdoors had you ready to pack your bags, why not make said bags anime-style too, with these My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service suitcases?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Beautiful 3-D puzzle kit lets you build Ghibli’s Spirited Away bathhouse with no tools, glue【Pics】
Authentic kimono fashions await you in Animal Crossing from Kyoto furisode tailor Chiso【Pics】
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
A late-night visit to Japan’s execution site Cursed Pine Tree【Hunted Tokyo】
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experienceIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
New 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 nowThree beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign nationalJapan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
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
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
A late-night visit to Japan’s execution site Cursed Pine Tree【Hunted Tokyo】
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
This secret spring flower-viewing spot in Japan is yet to be discovered by international tourists
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Japanese lingerie brand brings out line of Sanrio anime bra sets for girls with smaller busts
Ramen shop manager arrested for punching self in the face and pretending he was robbed
McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]
A robot joins the team at a fast-food restaurant, but in an unlikely city in northern Japan