October 19, 2020
Mother Nature attempts to reclaim the path at this rugged tourist site filled with mystery and beauty.
Watch these large, furry rodents indulge in a Halloween treat during this spooky time of the year.
High school girls, sleepy princesses, and outlaws — this fall is bursting with creative anime.
Gorgeous anime stills include tantalising food scenes from some of the studio’s beloved films.
Twitter user uncovers a case of shrinkflation, and chocolate lovers aren’t happy about it.
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Non-tourist trap fish market in northeastern Japan captures our hearts with amazing sashimi
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
American teenage tourist arrested on suspicion of arson in Tokyo during family trip
Shibuya Burger King releases tongue-in-cheek poster to announce it will be closed on Halloween
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Tokyo Space-out tournament draws nearly 100 competitors, finds who’s the best at doing nothing【Video】
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Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
Is downtown Tokyo’s crazy cheap 290-yen bento boxed lunch shop still around, and is it still cheap?
Meet the kind Japanese grandpa who takes photos for tourists at the Hachiko statue in Shibuya
Studio Ghibli releases new “Butterflies in the Forest” Totoro towels
Kyoto losing its luster as a school trip destination as tourist crowds continue to swell
Studio Ghibli releases new mug tumblers featuring anime movie characters
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
How to power up the coolest cheap souvenir from Nintendo’s official shop with a trip to Daiso
Australian on trial in Tokyo, case hinges on if he said “This is a robbery” or “Go to a door”
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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in Tokyo
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time- Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan- Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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We get our hands on Starbucks Japan’s miniature collection and its tiny matcha Frappuccino【Pics】
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