Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Xperia Z2
After receiving rave reviews for last year’s model, the Xperia Tablet Z, Sony has refreshed its flagship with a sleek waterproof design that’s just a hair thinner than the last.
It’s even just slightly thinner and lighter than the iPad Air.
Packed with a high-resolution screen and great battery life, the Z2 Tablet is among the best Android tablets you can buy today, although it doesn’t feel quite as premium as the iPad.
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Adorable Totoro acorn key holders come with a special guest hidden inside[Photos]
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Skyscraper sized Pokémon cards to appear in Tokyo all year long in Tocho projection mapping event
Burning through cash just to throw things away tops list of headaches when moving house in Japan
Last chance coming up for amazing east Japan for all-you-can-ride Shinkansen-inclusive train pass
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Nintendo and Lego team up for an awesomely accurate the Lego Game Boy kit【Photos】
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamedStarbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismThe 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthNaruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
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
Starbucks 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 homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Last chance coming up for amazing east Japan for all-you-can-ride Shinkansen-inclusive train pass
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Nintendo and Lego team up for an awesomely accurate the Lego Game Boy kit【Photos】
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Should you flush a Japanese toilet with your foot or your hand?
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
New Japanese Kit Kat raises funds for earthquake-damaged Kumamoto region
Death Note pop-up store opening in Japan, but not with the spotlight on Light or L【Photos】
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence