Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
In this handout photo released by The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) on December 7, 2012, paramilitary policemen are seen closing in on Dorje Rinchen’s body after his self-immolation, in Xiahe, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu province, October 23, 2012. REUTERS/Handout/The International Campaign for Tibet
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Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Is Japan’s massive Shizuoka steak sandwich really as delicious as it looks in promo photos?
Tokyo Secret Eats: Shibuya City staff cafeteria serves Hachiko soba to visitors
Pizza Hut releases a turtle pizza that looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtleDisney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese thingsForeign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest pet product line announced by Square Enix
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird trainOur Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
These policemen’s response to a young boy turning in a 50 yen coin he found will warm your heart
Trick or Trafficking? Japanese mafia hand out candy to kids on Halloween, get away with it again
U.S. soldier’s failed attempt to give Japanese policemen some cool drinks melts Internet’s heartStep aside, Hachiko! Yamaguchi’s Cat Temple offers a samurai tale of feline fealty
A week’s work on a Tibetan sand mandala, captured in eight mesmerizing minutes of video
Japanese athletes brighten up our day with new sport of ‘extreme shaving’
Is Japan’s Cat Island in danger of turning into the Island of Fat Cats?
Chinese Communist Party tries to spit the straight skinny in its rap about China, Taiwan 【Video】
Miss Universe contestants promote inner beauty with no-make-up selfies
8 ways Kim Jong-Un has blindsided the US
13 Chinese customs that are shocking to foreigners
The Boy and the Beast film debuts at #1, earns 667 million yen in 1st weekend
Fate/stay night and Axe body spray partner up in attempt to make anime fans smell nice
Japan reacts to Colombian President’s urine trouble during speech
Gorgeous funicular route in China is so beautiful, it looks like something out of a movie【Video】
10 slightly strange Christmas trees from Japan