Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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A Japanese graphic designer and percussionist who currently resides in Seville, Spain, has devised an alternate design to the officially selected 2020 Tokyo Olympics logo in light of the recent plagiarism scandal.
Fan reaction to his creation has been incredibly positive, to the point where many people are asking, “Can we please make this a reality?”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
The madness ends now: How to conqueror impossible-to-open Japanese convenience store snacks
Gacha machine backpack is Japan’s hottest new fashion statement
Is it OK to bite through your ramen noodles while slurping them in Japan? Internet debatesMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in TokyoAll-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky loungeStarbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist centerMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitelyMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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 glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
The madness ends now: How to conqueror impossible-to-open Japanese convenience store snacks
Gacha machine backpack is Japan’s hottest new fashion statement
Is it OK to bite through your ramen noodles while slurping them in Japan? Internet debates
New color-changing cat sand from Japan reaches crowdfunding goal
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Muscly Japanese men fill stock photo site with hilarious poses in unusual settings
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Massive-variation new Pikachu plushie line lets you find the perfect Pikachu just for you
The best way to eat a gyudon beef bowl, according to staff at Yoshinoya