Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Thanks Day
On 27 January, Tokyo Disneyland held a little-known annual event to express gratitude for their legions of employees. Called “Thanks Day” it’s the one times of the year where those who work hard offering us visitors their cordial hospitality get to cut loose and have free rein over the park. Meanwhile, their managers give themselves a temporary demotion for the night to serve colas and operate Big Thunder Mountain.
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glassesOne of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frostStudio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Starbucks Japan gifts us with the Matcha Classic Green Tea Latte for a limited timeMajor Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
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”Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
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
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Sanrio’s 2022 popularity ranking brings fans to tears after character’s shock return to top ten
Japanese foaming bottom soap: An eco-friendly alternative to wet wipes
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
Pokémon Smart Bath Mats are amazingly cute, but there’s more to them than meets the eye【Photos】
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】