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Japan (Page 471)
Studio Ghibli answers Spirited Away fan questions, reveals exciting facts and trivia behind the film
Anime studio shares new production secrets, including the real inspiration behind the bathhouse.
Magical character from Howl’s Moving Castle makes the leap from the anime world and into our hearts and homes.
Yokohama’s life-size Gundam always looks incredible, but on this day the timing was just right to take it to a whole other level with an incredible wide-angle shot.
It sounded like stereotyping he’d heard before, but it turns out there was a twist ending.
Oshi color options are part of the unexpected crossover of mecha anime and intimate apparel.
Starbucks is offering a delicious array of sweets for you to have with your coffee or take home to share!
Main dish and dessert come in the same bowl with this enticing Frankenstein’s monster of ramen.
Survey sheds light on who the most popular voices in anime are among boys and girls these days.
Use whatever words you like on your pendant and stud it with your Pokémon symbol of choice!
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Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it’s going down singing
Hello Kitty cuts ties with hit Japanese spy drama Vivant over torture scenes
Starbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Burger King Japan shuns Shibuya Halloween spirit, but keeps it alive everywhere else
Real-world Legend of Zelda treasures, Heart Container lights and Ruppe pouches, coming soon [Pics]
Weekly
Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
One simple unexpected recipe swap will make your Japanese-style omelets extra fluffy and juicy
Fishing information website for Susaki, Japan, hit by data leak, all 3 users affected- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
- Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
This Tokyo snack shop can send your taste buds on a trip around Japan for just 1,000 yen
10 of the nicest celebrities we’ve met in Japan over the years- Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Monthly
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]- Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Yearly
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Hello Kitty cuts ties with hit Japanese spy drama Vivant over torture scenes
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Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Burger King Japan shuns Shibuya Halloween spirit, but keeps it alive everywhere else
Real-world Legend of Zelda treasures, Heart Container lights and Ruppe pouches, coming soon [Pics]
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
Japanese government still lists refusing to pay for dates as a form of domestic violence
Japanese snack lovers may soon be spore-ting the latest crowdfunded confectionery tech
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
New Tokyo facility promises to make you feel reborn, time in the womb and all [Photos]
Japan’s super cute tanuki bread skips tricks, promises to be treat for your eyes and taste buds
Fishing information website for Susaki, Japan, hit by data leak, all 3 users affected
Ikea Japan stopped selling soft serve ice cream?! We try what they’re now selling instead
Cup Noodle launching “isekai” crossover line featuring flavors from outside instant ramen world
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