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Pikachu portrait with grey felt hat plushie, exclusive Pokémon card, and an honestly clever way to teach people about art history.
Studio Ghibli director appears in video message while receiving award from European film festival.
Pokémon Happy Meals come in an adorable yellow box that’s making those of us in Japan green with envy.
Sticker shock hits our Japanese-born reporter in France, and it’s not the only surprise she got.
The wisdom of “Long line equals great ramen” turns out to be as true in Paris as it is in Tokyo.
Railway company’s dedication to customer service backfires, landing it in hot water instead.
One of Japan’s leading art directors leads the way in raising funds for an issue that’s close to his heart.
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Year of the Dragon Pooh! Disney Japan’s plushies gets early Chinese zodiac changeover【Pics】
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Studio Ghibli releases New Year’s stamps for 2024
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japan’s oldest monorail is permanently closing next month
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
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“The streets belong to the humans” asserts Tokyo taxi driver after arrest for running over pigeon
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New Totoro, Catbus, and other Ghibli plushies transform from cushions to blankets【Photos】
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