Chihiro, Haku, and No Face all take the stage as Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece comes to life.
March, 2022 (Page 10)
A closer look at some scenes reveals a very different kind of Japan to the one fans were expecting.
Japanese raccoon dogs are known for their large…ahem, appendages. But which one is the largest of them all?
Sure, it cuts down on clutter, but that’s going to be a moot point when you have to throw your busted controller away.
Amazing rental service lets you take the conveyor belt out of the sushi restaurant and back to your home!



















Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Beautiful new Levistone from Ghibli’s Laputa anime going on sale soon, so order yours ASAP【Video】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Let’s visit a German castle… in Okinawa!
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Gacha capsule machines now dispense perfumes in Japan
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Let’s visit a German castle… in Okinawa!
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Gacha capsule machines now dispense perfumes in Japan
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
There’s a new museum in Japan, but almost all of its location is a secret
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree