Aichi

Studio Ghibli theme park announces new expansion saluting a previously off-limits anime

After initially saying no to a Nausicaa area, Ghibli has had a change of heart.

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Aichi city throws year-long 20th birthday bash for giant beckoning cat statue, Hello Kitty invited

The 20th birthday of a local legend calls for collaborations with Hello Kitty, Chubu Centrair International Airport, and 15 local businesses.

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Toyota Museum’s international retro vehicle parade returns to Aichi this autumn

Cruise over to Moricoro Park for 120 vintage cars or apply and show off your own pre-1997 classic.

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Japanese government okays plan to create a backup capital city

Always good to have a spare lying around.

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What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?

Theme park prohibition strangely opens the door to a new kind of creative freedom. 

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Japan’s adorable pudding chick becomes a transit card mascot

One of Japan’s most popular dessert mascots is set to go with you as you tap through ticket gates.

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Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie

Move over, sakura. Purple is the new pink.

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Japan has been tossing message-bearing coconuts into the ocean since the 1980s

Only a tiny fraction of them ever get found, but that’s just part of the charm.

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Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations

 

One taste and lighter varieties may never be enough for you again.

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Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency

Public worker by day, private dick by night.

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Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk

How big of a jerk do you need to be before your own town sues you?

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Japanese yokai spirits enter the modern era in Nagoya’s new digital art experience

Enter a world of eerie beauty full of ancient demons.

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Mr. Sato visited Black Thunder’s new factory, but was mostly captivated by their sukajan jackets

He went for the chocolate and came back as part of the brand.

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Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain

Behold the Udonuts, with a texture like no other doughnut in Japan.

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The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about

The best seasonal events and hidden sites for an unforgettable hanami experience.

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Ghibli Park holds spring matsuri festival with special events to celebrate one-year anniversary

Japanese anime theme park opens its doors to non-ticket holders with a special application system.

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Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki shares his beloved car with fans

As one era ends, a new one begins for the Citroën at Ghibli Park.

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Sugakiya brings back the ’70s with a retro ramen experience in Nagoya

Blending the store’s unique flavors and vintage vibes to create a satisfying taste of nostalgia.

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Man who stole two packs of ground beef tracked by police for about 1,000 kilometers across Japan

The law’s arm really is long!

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Himakajima: The Japanese island with one traffic light that only turns green once a year

In this town, green means its time to renew your Netflix subscription.

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