If you’ve always wanted to taste Japanese food just like grandma used to make, but don’t actually have a Japanese grandma, here’s your chance.
Japan (Page 167)
B-grade “Mottainai Bananas” get a new lease on life, but do they make for a B-grade Frappuccino?
The anime fashion line makes its return, but once again not in Ghibli or Uniqlo’s home country.
School is back in session in this Ehime mountain town, where the student body has dramatically expanded to a very small size.
People won’t stop poking holes in the current one, so city is considering a stronger, nicer-looking replacement.
Japanese kindness leaves a lot to be desired in World Giving Index, but there may be a reason for it.
A recent video of a maiko being chased by a tourist in Gion proves why the ban is necessary.
It’s a lovely day as two post-apocalyptic storytelling legends talk with each other for the first time.
Join us as we try a pineapple-heavy pizza that’ll either make you groan in delight or wince in pain.
Two versions of the Great Deku tree and three versions of Link are part of the set recommended for fans 18-and-up.
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
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Studio Ghibli hair accessories keep your style tidy with help from Kiki, Moro, Calcifer, and more
Japanese women list the top 10 romantic scenarios by which they’d like to meet a new boyfriend
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Studio Ghibli announces new anime short in production, now recruiting staff to make it
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