Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s December 25, and that can mean only one thing: we’re currently either lying on our couches watching Die Hard on loop or are slumped over a table somewhere, breathing heavily and sweating a combination of chocolate Santas and Colonel Sanders’ secret mix of 11 herbs and spices.
We’ll be slowing things down a little over the next for days to get in some much-needed R&R, but rest assured there will still be plenty of Japan and Asia-related news, weirdness, cats and hamster bottoms to keep you going over the year-end break, so be sure to check back soon!
So from me and all of our sexy, hard-working writers here at RocketNews24, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Fantastic Festivus, or whatever else you want to call this time of year. Thank you, as ever, for stopping by our site. Now go and spend some time with the people you love or, failing that, eat some more fried chicken.
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Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
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Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Singaporeans are getting creative when it comes to combating the low fertility rate
Japanese mom says she kicked wild bear while holding baby in her arms after sudden scary encounter
History’s worst job? Japanese noblewomen used to hire servants to take the blame for their farts
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
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