Spirited Away’s No Face appears on new ramen bowls and tableware by Studio Ghibli

Clever design lets you recreate a famous movie scene with your broth, and watch No Face swimming beneath your noodles.

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How to throw off your suit and shirt like a Like a Dragon tough guy, starring Mr. Sato【Videos】

The iconic scene from Sega’s over-the-top series might look like the sort of thing only video game tough guys can do, but Mr. Sato shows how to do it in real life.

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Starbucks Japan unveils new blood-red Frappuccinos for Valentine’s Day

The green mermaid invites us into a thrilling polyamorous romance, tinged with danger.

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Kyoto Animation president, arsonist’s attending physician comment following death penalty ruling

”I have absolutely no sympathy for him.”

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Hayao Miyazaki’s Sherlock Hound anime episodes getting remaster and theatrical rerelease

Pre-Studio Ghibli work of legendary director returns to theaters.

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The one in which we sample top-notch melon in the Crown Melon Lucky Bag

This melon specialty shop’s unique lucky bag puts a fruity spin on the New Year’s tradition.

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Death sentence handed down for Kyoto Animation arsonist

“There are no circumstances present for which the death penalty should be avoided.”

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Potentially dirty and broken used Shinkansen food/beverage carts on sale in Japan for 100,000 yen

Some might call it wear and tear, but others would argue it’s history and authenticity.

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All-Japan Pillow Fighting Tournament brings fun and games to onsen town【Photos】

The one place in Japan where pillow fighting is a competitive sport.

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Nintendo announces last day of online service for 3DS and Wii U, coming this spring

Two Nintendo systems are being sent out to the online pasture.

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We stumbled upon “Pudding Street” in Hanoi, so of course we had to investigate

What’s Vietnamese pudding taste like? We had to find out!

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Japanese government’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry finally stops using floppy disks

Better (very) late than never, right?

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Live-action Oshi no Ko adaptation coming to Amazon, movie to theaters

Amazon and Toei suddenly reveal an already-cast adaptation of the ongoing mega-hit anime/manga.

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Pizza Hut Japan’s Thick-style Ramen Pizza is here, but is it as delicious as it is weird?【Taste test】

Pizza Hut joins forces with beloved ramen chain Tenka Ippin for a one-of-a-kind two-in-one meal.

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Let’s try again: Why can’t we make takoyaki with squid instead of octopus?

We asked once before…but surely this time we’ll find the answer we’re looking for. 

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Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron nominated for Academy Award

Oscar nod is the fourth for Miyazaki and sixth for Studio Ghibli, which last won the Best Animated Feature award more than two decades ago.

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Super Mario meets Gelato Pique in Japan’s coziest and latest loungewear sets

This fourth collaboration series with the Super Mario franchise adds 41 new styles to the mix including series antagonist Bowser for the first time.

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Gunma’s secret-to-us bento soul food stop that all the locals know and love: Torihei【Taste test】

Our Gunma sources clue us in on a local favorite.

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This is what a Whopper with 1,005 slices of cheese looks like in today’s financial climate

Revenge is a dish best served cold, or sometimes, not at all.

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Shinto shrine naked festival ritual asks men to cover up for first time in three-century history

Loincloths at least, gentlemen, says shrine in change of policy in how to ask the gods for a good harvest and plenty of fish.

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