Japan (Page 36)
My Hero Academia now accepting votes for “World Best Hero” from its vast roster of quirky characters
My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle characters will support your back and fulfill your desire to be surrounded by Ghibli art.
An upcoming legal change will finally allow divorcing couples to seek joint custody of their children in Japan and opinions are mixed.
Team Japan gets first overall victory in 12 years, but it’s a safe bet that no one will ever forget this Totoro.
A jaw-dropping, magical, and whimsical chase through KyoAni’s hometown (which isn’t Kyoto).
Reishi mushrooms add immune-boosting powers to the centuries-old recipe behind this cult cola.
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Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
How should you respond when a Japanese person gives you a compliment?
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
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Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
How should you respond when a Japanese person gives you a compliment?
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Maiko beauty secrets: Skincare tips from Japan’s apprentice geisha
Upskirt photos lead Japanese high school to redesign cheerleader uniforms
Disney Kabuki merch collaboration appears in Japan, but Mickey doesn’t play female roles
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Japanese Internet confused and intrigued by sudden influx of “choking Sasuke memes”
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Our Japanese reporter heads to Okinawa and a U.S. military casino to try and win it big
79-year-old Japanese granny who fell in love with Initial D sports car finds perfect new owner【Vid】
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