Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
March 13, 2012
A young man who is assumed to be Korean has decided to share his feelings to the world on YouTube and as a result ignited a powder keg of tensions between Koreans and Japanese internet users.
In broken Japanese, the boy gave a minute and a half speech about his take on the post-Tohoku Earthquake situation which, as one Japanese commenter said, “crossed the line.” He then gives a glimpse into his own homicidal fantasies before politely asking all Japanese people to “die quickly.”
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Cool capsule toys recreate how Japan navigated trains in pre-smartphone days【Photos】
Fried Pokémon: Tokyo restaurant serves up an unusual dish【Taste Test】
Baskin-Robbins Japan creates four-cheese pizza ice cream – Buono or non buono?【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Japan’s new wearable air conditioner belt is here just in time for the Tokyo heat wave
Teacher says Japanese schools’ mandatory extracurricular activity rules don’t benefit students
Massive price increase announced for Japan Rail Pass, cost to jump by up to 77 percentLife-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese localsYes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closedStudio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases art crystal puzzles and folding umbrellas for rainy season in Japan
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Japan’s wedding gift etiquette rule is too expensive, young people in survey say
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of societyLife-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese localsYes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotesTokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky loungeMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950sForeigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Japan’s new wearable air conditioner belt is here just in time for the Tokyo heat wave
Teacher says Japanese schools’ mandatory extracurricular activity rules don’t benefit students
Massive price increase announced for Japan Rail Pass, cost to jump by up to 77 percent
Big win for tattoo artists: Japan’s Supreme Court rules medical licenses aren’t necessary
Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
Anime girl English teacher Ellen-sensei becomes VTuber/VVTUber and NFT
Tatami etiquette: Why you should never step on the threshold of a washitsu Japanese room
Studio Ghibli’s Mother’s Day corn set is a heartwarming gift for Totoro fans
Why reading their own language gives Mongolians a headache
Do Tokyo natives get lost in Shinjuku and Shibuya too? We ask our in-office Tokyo-ites
Family Mart’s new Hotcake Soufflé Pudding proves Japanese convenience stores have the best sweets
Rage against the smoothie machine with this 7-Eleven drink hack【Taste test】