Japan (Page 774)
One of Japan’s most talented anime modelers continues to create works of art that look more 2-D than most actual drawings.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs’ National Language Subcommittee of the Cultural Deliberation Council asks people to be easier to understand online.
There’s black comedy gold waiting in the titles of AKB48 idol hits, and our one tiny trick reveals it.
Also serves as a reminder to his son to be careful what he wishes for, because he just might get it.
In the land of “omotenashi” (hospitality) what do Japanese people think about stingy dinner hosts?
Our crack reporter finds himself the guest of honor at a party with models from the Tokyo Auto Salon.
If you ever feel like testing the limits of your hairdresser, try ordering one of these bad boys.
Japanese exam writers have a sense of humour, confound students who studied rather than pursued romance.
Shelf-stocking technique has some saying they’ll never shop at the branch, or even the chain, again.
Those Super Mario Odyssey royalty checks aren’t going to last forever, so it’s really about time the video game star rejoined the workforce.
Visitors to the new Top Deck viewing platform get to enjoy VIP treatment along with the stunning Tokyo skyline.
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Airships, crystals, Cid, and even Chocobo popcorn buckets are part of the tie-up between the theme park and video game giants.
If you’ve ever wondered what flavor gum the two-time Olympic gold medalist favors, you now have the answer!
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Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
This market is the birthplace of the “selfish” sashimi bowl, and it’s awesome【Photos】
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Suntory’s famous Yamazaki whisky returns to canned cocktails with new highball version
Genshin Impact characters to become delicious desserts at video game arcades in Japan
Starbucks Japan reveals new Halloween goods for 2024, with black cats and a costumed Bearista
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nintendo made an interactive alarm clock, and it’s awesome in so many ways【Video】
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Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise- Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing
Pizza Hut Japan creates Landmine-type Pizza to celebrate Japan’s dark jirai-kei fashion
“Shibuya is closed for Halloween” – Hachiko to be covered, monitoring towers put up on October 31
Japanese izakaya serves up cheap breakfast…and morning drinks in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
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- Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese- Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Studio Ghibli lets you cosplay as Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle with cosy anime fashion range
New Hello Kitty McDonald’s Japan Happy Meal toys are here, and Kitty’s sister is part of the set
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug- Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season- Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan- Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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Suntory’s famous Yamazaki whisky returns to canned cocktails with new highball version
Genshin Impact characters to become delicious desserts at video game arcades in Japan
Starbucks Japan reveals new Halloween goods for 2024, with black cats and a costumed Bearista
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nintendo made an interactive alarm clock, and it’s awesome in so many ways【Video】
Part of the family – Tokyo Shinto shrine’s blessings for children now available for pets too
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
10 great quirky museums to beat the Japan rainy season blues
We go on our own hunt for “the biggest mountain” to climb in the style of Tokyo Swindlers
KFC Japan’s new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing burger range includes two new surprises
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Date of Japanese holiday Setsubun changes to 2 February for first time in 124 years
Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
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