Symbol of devotion between Studio Ghibli anime’s main characters recreated as a subtly stylish pendant.
Cool new kits let you enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese summer festival without leaving your home.
Sleep amongst lanterns, gods, and traditional motifs at the “very Japanese new sensation capsule hotel”.
A whole lot of people are going to be going home from Ghibli Park without seeing the whole thing, but maybe that’s by design.
Extremely eggy curry udon is just one reason why this restaurant is perfect for a pre-departure meal on your last day in Kyoto.
Traditional features with modern luxuries, including an outdoor sauna and rotenburo bath, provide you with a truly unforgettable stay.
They told us money doesn’t grow on trees, but why didn’t they tell us it flows in aqueducts?
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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】
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