Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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In the wake of the massive earthquake that struck central Nepal last week, non-profit organisation Peace Winds Japan sent a small team of six rescuers and two specially trained dogs to help with the search for survivors.
Remarkably, one of the search dogs who was dispatched to Kathmandu is himself a former rescue: Yumenosuke, a stray dog saved from euthanasia in Hiroshima.
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Where’s the happiest place for foreigners to live in Japan? Study investigates
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Traditional Japanese cultural trivia of the day: Bonseki rocks! (literally)
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
We adopted a furry, cuddly, tailed cat cushion to keep us company at home
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour TotoroOne of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
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】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
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”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Traditional Japanese cultural trivia of the day: Bonseki rocks! (literally)
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
We adopted a furry, cuddly, tailed cat cushion to keep us company at home
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap
Drink hot sake at Tokyo train station’s “phantom platform”
Take a toothbrush with you to Butakin for this daring mixed noodles with chives dish
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
The 10 most attractive Japanese women’s names, as chosen by dating app users
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses