Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese

The sugoroku trip around Ghibli Park is also an Easter egg hunt.

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Baby born to Afghani refugees in Japan granted Japanese citizenship

1-year-old is first Afghani baby to be recognized as having Japanese nationality, but quite possibly won’t be the last.

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Pikachu/Game Boy manhole cover installed at Nintendo Museum, not viewable by general public

The newest Pokémon manhole cover is also the first to feature the classic Nintendo hardware, but not everyone will get to see it.

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How to make a Japanese convenience store bento look like a meal from a restaurant

Local hack elevates convenience store food in seconds.

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“We’re totally fine if you don’t bother to come” says Tokyo politician on Halloween drinking ban

If you want to get drunk and crazy somewhere else on October 31, Shinjuku is cool with that.

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Howl and Sophie ring set gives you Ghibli style on your fingers for a very affordable price

Two rings, one red and one blue, just like the guiding light in the Hayao Miyazaki-directed theatrical anime.

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Japanese convenience store issues rice ball recall, foodies would’ve loved to eat them anyway

Family Mart makes a mistake that still sounds so right (and delicious).

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Kyoto’s famous Chinese dish karashi soba can now be found in Lawson

Restaurant quality food from a convenience store.

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End of the strong chu-hi boom? Kirin launches new low-alcohol canned cocktail line

Hanayoi hitting stores as Kirin’s rivals say they’re moving away from high-alcohol drinks too.

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World’s only double-helix wooden structure, Aizu Sazaedo, is mysterious both outside and inside

Helix maze built at a now-lost Japanese temple is a stunning architectural marvel.

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Voice of Sailor Jupiter passes away, son leaves heartfelt message of thanks

Anime voice actress Emi Shinohara also voiced Naruto’s mom and Cardcaptor Sakura’s teacher.

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Japan’s cat testicle calendar is here for nyantama fans to go nuts with

“Please feel soothed by the powered-up cat testicles.”

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Tiny chocolate croissants cause a big stir at popular bakery cafe in Japan

You won’t find a chocolate drink like this at any other cafe chain.

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Daiso DIY anime art! How to make awesome acrylic character blocks with 100 yen store parts

Clever, quick, and easy idea lets you create one-of-a-kind anime art.

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Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint

Belt one out for Ryoma.

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Japan’s Nikka Whiskey recommends serving with a frozen sweet-bean bar inside [Taste test]

Just because you can…

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Komeda Coffee serves up seven savory and sweet seasonal tsukimi surprises

Komeda Coffee has entered the autumn chat (and we’ve got plenty of lunar humor).

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We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days

Learn how our writer fared after eating emergency rations, as well as her suggestions for anyone who’s making their own disaster food prep pack.

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Starbucks Japan releases special range of drinkware goods to celebrate the moon and the siren

Launch into tsukimi moon-viewing season with an exclusive “Astro Rabbit” collection.

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7-Eleven combines two Japanese convenience store sweets into one for an epic treat

New dessert is heaven for lovers of cream puffs and Japanese puddings.

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