The live-action adaptation of the beloved anime/manga is almost here, but will it be smooth sailing into the hearts of fans in the series’ home country?
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Our reporter Seiji hopes that first-time visitors to Yakushima’s Shiratani Unsuikyo will avoid some of the same pitfalls that he ran into.
Now it’s never too late to get your hands on these once theater-only pieces of Ghibli memorabilia.
Never-before-seen images reveal what we can expect to see at Mononoke’s Village and the Witch’s Valley.
How Do You Live? earned more in its opening weekend than some of Ghibli’s most celebrated films, but how does it compare to other anime movie hits?
Acclaimed anime director’s first film in 10 years drew big audiences on opening day, despite the surprising lack of promotion.
Hayao Miyazaki’s latest movie will be in theaters soon, but one standard piece of anime merchandise won’t.
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
14 stars each from the Sailor Moon and Sanrio worlds join forces for the ultimate cuteness.
Yokohama, host city for this summer’s Pokémon World Championships, wants everyone to see the amazing art of the collectible card game.
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
Cool capsule toys recreate how Japan navigated trains in pre-smartphone days【Photos】
Fried Pokémon: Tokyo restaurant serves up an unusual dish【Taste Test】
Baskin-Robbins Japan creates four-cheese pizza ice cream – Buono or non buono?【Taste test】
Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
Map of Mexican restaurants across Japan created by Mexican embassy
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Tsunokoi’s unicorn soft serve ice cream cones bring color and magic to Shibuya
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
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New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals- Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed- Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
- Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases art crystal puzzles and folding umbrellas for rainy season in Japan
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Japan’s wedding gift etiquette rule is too expensive, young people in survey say
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
- New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
- Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
- “Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes- Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
Map of Mexican restaurants across Japan created by Mexican embassy
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Tsunokoi’s unicorn soft serve ice cream cones bring color and magic to Shibuya
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
Rage against the smoothie machine with this 7-Eleven drink hack【Taste test】
New bento bread makes us rethink sandwiches…and Japanese bentos
Tokyo DisneySea’s Frozen Kingdom: Elsa’s home at Fantasy Springs has a surprising attraction
McDonald’s releases new heartwarming anime video that’s peachy-keen, has Vocaloid song【Video】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Starbucks Japan’s new Wimbledon Frappuccino is twice as nice with this secret customisation hack
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Immersive Museum offers impressive impressionist fun this summer in Tokyo
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