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Sure, he could fly down from there, but that’s just what you’d be expecting him to do.
You can take a doll out of the store, but the staff will have to cut off one of its fingers first…
If you’ve been waiting, now is the perfect time to take up the traditional children’s game!
Whether you’re into origami, scrapbooking or decorating, these Japanese papers will bring the magic of Studio Ghibli to all your favourite projects.
Trying to spruce up some boring drinks? These hamster figures are just what you’re looking for!
If Emily Strange were a Japanese girl, these are the dolls she would put up for Hinamatsuri.
These adorable instant cameras and film come courtesy of a collaboration between Love Live! and convenience store chain 7-Eleven!
February 22 is Cat Day in Japan, so Ikumi Mama Animal Doughnuts is making delicious, adorable cat doughnuts. And we got some!



















Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Shangrila, a maid cafe staffed exclusively by cute “plump” girls, opens in Akihabara【Pics】
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Are these normal Japanese things weird to you? 10 things that might surprise you when you visit Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
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】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Shangrila, a maid cafe staffed exclusively by cute “plump” girls, opens in Akihabara【Pics】
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Are these normal Japanese things weird to you? 10 things that might surprise you when you visit Japan
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
New product aimed at Japanese women and cosplayers helps to create a slimmer, taller nose
Discovery of Death Note-inspired hit list in New Hampshire school has families on high alert
Japan is changing its yen bills soon, so beware of scam artists, government warns
Studio Ghibli releases new “Butterflies in the Forest” Totoro towels
Nintendo announces opening date for next official store, first new location in two years
Starbucks Japan blooms an Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Frappuccino and latte for summer