English dub cast for Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron is packed with Hollywood stars

Dub cast for Hayao Miyazaki’s latest anime movie announced.

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Japan Railway to allow dogs to ride without cages on special Tokyo-Izu train

A “wonderful” idea for people with pooches.

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Katsu Curry Ramen: An unusual Japanese dish that combines three great meals in one

This local restaurant makes customers’ dreams come true.

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This hotel near Tokyo’s Haneda airport has an all-you-can-read manga library of over 8,000 volumes

Flying via Tokyo’s Haneda Airport? The Quintessa Hotel Tokyo Haneda Comic & Books is perfect for manga lovers with its 24-hour library and warm food.

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Japanese tea commercial actress created by AI, has some wondering if it’s the scandal-free future

No chance of your spokesperson causing off-camera scandals if they don’t exist off camera.

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Crazy big Japanese street food at Tokyo Station causes a stir with foreigners online

The only place in Japan where you can enjoy this super huge snack.

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How does KitKat Japan’s Adult Sweetness flavor stack up to other fan favorites?【Taste test】

What does “adult sweetness” even mean? We’ll explain.

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603 pages of hand-drawn Hayao Miyazaki art – Boy and Heron storyboards, art book going on sale

Plus a way for learners of Japanese to brush up their language skills while admiring the art of Studio Ghibli’s newest anime.

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Make matcha ice cream rice in your rice cooker with this easy recipe from Meiji

A surprising new way to enjoy green tea ice cream.

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A visit to Mugenkyo, the valley of phantom mists, and the abandoned village of Mifuke【Photos】

A perfectly peaceful river cruise takes us on a trip back into the past.

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“Sushi terrorist” found guilty in Nagoya District Court

Sentencing left many feeling justice wasn’t served.

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Pikachu Van Gogh Pokémon card pulled from museum promotion for “safety and security” reasons

Limited-edition card dubbed a safety hazard for guests and workers.

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“Hey Singaporean taxi driver! Take us to the best restaurant in Singapore!”

The recommendation of a taxi driver is all we needed to stop at this super local spot.

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Pokémon and 158-year-old Kyoto sweets shop team up for Pokémon wagashi confectionery line【Pics】 

And yes, the Johto Legendary Pokémon is included.

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Ultra-retro cafe in Tokyo is like a hidden hideout, serves up cheap breakfasts with great coffee

Step back in time at this old-school Japanese kissaten. 

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We deliver 441 pounds of lucky bag prizes, and a cuddly friend, to one very lucky reader【Photos】

“Earnestly carry out your dumb ideas,” our boss always says.

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Gacha capsule toy machine sells Casio watch rings in Japan, and we try to get all of them

Will the gacha gods smile kindly on our desire to own all of these cute miniature watches?

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Is a 60,000-yen (US$400) rice cooker worth the price? We rented one to find out

I mean, really, how much better could the rice it makes be?

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End-of-the-line exploring in Japan: Visiting Hashimoto Station

A Tokyo subway commute daydream turns into a ride to the end of the line.

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Can you make a good chicken ramen broth with KFC fried chicken?

We find out if KFC ramen should be a thing, and the results are surprising.

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