There’s no question that these puzzling creatures from Tears of the Kingdom will look great on any fan’s shelf.
Clever analog visual effect makes it look like Totoro and Kiki are stepping into the real world.
The battle for the heart and stomach of fast food fans gets started, and our taste buds are the battleground.
Turns out there’s an even larger version of this famous face, and she’s someone worth listening to.
From now on, if you want to see much of anything at Ghibli Park you’re going to need a Premium ticket, which costs almost as much as a Disneyland one.
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- Super budget-friendly retro Tokyo hotel feels like having your own 1960s Asakusa apartment
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Japanese government suspends plan to pay Tokyo women 600,000 to move away to get married
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Foreign tourist in Japan arrested for having sex on shrine grounds in broad daylight
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Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Father and son dissect a gachapon capsule toy machine to show us its magical insides【Video】
Kyoto’s breathtaking, mouthwatering matcha parfait bars get new autumn-only flavor
Comparing Japanese sweet potato ice creams that unite both summer and fall in one cup【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases custom tumblers…that wear aprons
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Japanese boy band shakes up the music world as all nine members kiss each other in new video clip
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