Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s films now available in DVD and Blu-ray sets with extras

From Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro to The Boy and The Heron, these sets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Family Mart convenience stores add “See-Through Pudding?” to their summer lineup【Taste test】

Now I’ve seen through it all.

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Studio Ghibli releases My Neighbour Totoro range showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship

Blending anime with centuries-old design.

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Our lunch plans are foiled but we end up eating heavenly all-you-can-eat sushi instead

We might just make a beeline to the top-notch Hina-Sushi the next time we’re looking for lunch in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area.

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Edamame lovers! Take part in the World Edamame Speed-Eating Championship preliminaries in Tokyo

This year, the preliminaries are part of a larger edamame festival showcasing a popular style of serving soybeans from Niigata Prefecture.

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Farewell, old friend – It’s time to say goodbye to the car we bought for 980-yen (US$9.60) car

A bittersweet goodbye to the absolute cheapest car we could find in Japan.

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Pizza Hut Japan now sells…grilled cheese ramen?!?

Secret menu item makes us rethink what’s possible at this pizza chain. 

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McDonald’s adds a Mint Chocolate Oreo Frappe to its menu in Japan for a limited time

It’s a Choc Mint Party, and we’re all invited!

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Kyoto luxury just off the beaten path at Maruyama Park’s Chourakukan【Photos】

Beautiful architecture and so, so much delicious food with just a quick detour from the standard tourist itinerary.

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Dodger Stadium’s exclusive Cheese & Guacamole Takoyaki coming to Japan for a very limited time

American Japanese food coming to Japan!

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Sesame Street characters turn into awesome shaved ice desserts at Tokyo Sesame Street cafe【Pics】

And yes, the Cookie Monster shaved ice includes a cookie!

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Is Starbucks Japan’s new Frappuccino better than the 7-Eleven smoothie?

Two icons go head-to-head, but one is a poor man’s strawberry.

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Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】

Solidifies in your stomach, not in your hands.

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Japanese randoseru backpacks for dogs are back【Photos】

And it’s thanks to, of all people, Shohei Ohtani.

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Studio Ghibli re-releasing all past theatrical posters and program booklets

Never got a chance to see your favorite Ghibli anime in the theater? Here’s your chance to nab the poster and program.

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Super Mario and Baskin-Robbins Japan collab returns for 2024 with new flavor, goods, and more

Collab also celebrates the release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD with themed freebies and cake.

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Veterinarian’s office in suburban Japan has custom sign drawn by manga star Rumiko Takahashi

She may be one of the biggest names in the manga/anime world, but Takahashi hasn’t forgotten her roots.

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Japanese police officers officially allowed to wear sunglasses, buy drinks at convenience stores in Shimane

Stay cool, Shimane cops.

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Neputa Matsuri gacha capsule toys let you enjoy the famous festival in miniature form

Like holding a Japanese festival in your hand.

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Which Studio Ghibli anime has the most delicious-looking food? Fans sound off in survey

Cursed food doesn’t keep Spirited Away out of the top five, but can it claim the top spot?

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