Totoro, Kiki, and No Face are just some of the characters who’ve emerged from the moss-covered wall.
Oona McGee
Half-Japanese Oona McGee hails from Sydney, Australia, where she worked as a journalist and copywriter before making the move to Japan over a decade ago. Now she spends her days exploring the streets of Tokyo with her laptop and camera, always in search of new cafes, restaurants, events and stories to share with our readers. As an experienced food and travel reporter, Oona has travelled extensively through all 47 prefectures of Japan, and is constantly researching new destinations and drawing up itineraries for her next adventure.
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People are travelling far and wide to catch a glimpse of the rare beauty in this koi fish pond.
Pocket monsters Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur also join in the fun for this hugely popular collection.
Free coupons and exclusive merchandise all wrapped up in a cute reusable brown paper takeout bag.
Adorable Japanese drinkware range pays homage to traditional Japanese motifs and traditions.
The addition of pounded sticky rice makes this new creation taste like a traditional Japanese daifuku sweet.
Japanese star of Britain’s Got Talent goes from strength to strength as his festive strip show catches the eye of a famous fan.
A five-piece girl group like the Spice Girls, only larger and with nicknames like “Fried Chicken” and “Ham and Sausages”.
All the details on the buildings, stores and cafes set to appear at the new Studio Ghibli theme park.
Sure, he can eat a mountain of food in minutes, but how will Mr Sato cope with decorating the office in seconds?
The tonkotsu pork broth ramen specialists branch out into new territory for foreign customers.
People in Japan are going crazy for the new Wasa Beads, which burst on your tongue with the heat and flavour of real wasabi.
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Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan
Japan’s hot spring amusement park opens, and we check out its onsen attractions!
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Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
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Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
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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?
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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
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Japan’s hot spring amusement park opens, and we check out its onsen attractions!
Kyoto’s green tea sweets capital now has matcha ramen too!【Taste test】
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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
Where are the worst smelling public restrooms in Japan?
Massive-variation new Pikachu plushie line lets you find the perfect Pikachu just for you
Twin Tail Day makes Twitter a paradise for guys in Japan【Photos】
Be Mr. Sato’s online friend, and he might take you to dinner, like he did with these foreign fans
Here it is: The finalized map for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan (and its food)
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
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