Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron
We’ve seen Twitter celebrity Zawachin work her makeup magic before to transform into pretty much any ethnicity or gender. She’s turned into AKB48 members, all the members of Japanese boy band Arashi, and love-them-or-love-to-hate-them British boy band One Direction.
And for Halloween, Zawachin has been blowing netizens’ minds with her pitch-perfect Avengers Black Widow costume. Some are claiming it’s the actual Scarlett Johansson in disguise, but we have the pictures to prove otherwise.
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]
Enjoy Kyoto (Part 3) — The ultimate breakfast? Try $45 rice porridge at a 400-year-old restaurant
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
Date of Japanese holiday Setsubun changes to 2 February for first time in 124 years
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
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 now
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the countryIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
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
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
Date of Japanese holiday Setsubun changes to 2 February for first time in 124 years
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best hamburger steak sushi?【Taste test】
Abandoned Japanese houses transformed into stunning modern homes
The new Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is packed with entertainment, food, and drinks–with one caveat
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
It’s time to throw beans and banish demons! A look at family Setsubun traditions in Japan