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Under-the-radar Japanese cafe chain serves a delicious salute to Ditto in celebration of Pokémon Pokopia.
Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary with a partnership with the Spanish luxury ceramics craftsmen.
Ghibli-themed sweets shop puts together a cherry blossom viewing party for a pair of Totoros.
Channel the cool confidence of a Ghibli character with a real-world bag…that comes with a giant price tag.
![Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/db-3.jpg?w=640 "Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]")
Marugame Seimen branch in downtown Tokyo transforms into an anime eatery with awesome artwork inside and out.
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Aspiring pirate kings share hugs with each other and a bit of Japanese culture with the world.
After keeping secret for nearly 30 years, Eiichiro Oda has written it down on a paper, put that paper in a chest, and tossed it into the sea, where it remains even now.
The beloved Tokyo souvenir re-introduces chocolate sponge Eevee cakes, along with a collectible keepsake for fans.
Latest proof that Studio Ghibli anime has become prestige international cinema arrives this spring.
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Manga Plus adds feature that lets fans put manga page art they’ve fallen in love with onto a shirt.
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Going hunting for some items to spice up your life? Shimamura has got you covered, quite literally.
The Minato Mirai neighborhood is looking extra futuristic with Eva light-up and fireworks.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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