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Anime icon says “I won’t watch it,” but at least offers words of encouragement to director of Mary and the Witch’s Flower.
Japan usually has no complaints about swimsuit modeling, but this time is a little different.
Japanese government to start fast-tracking select foreigner workers in “Cool Japan” professions.
“Sword of rouge” sounds like a fantasy weapon, but it’s an actual part of this makeup collection inspired by the hit Clamp anime.
The bird that’s reborn in flames is reborn in the sky.
DC takes a page from Marvel’s playbook by teaming up with local artist to promote its franchises in Japan.
But it’s not Hayao Miyazaki’s studio providing the magic for this look at Kiki’s life four years after her movie ends.
After dallying with side projects after Season 1 of the anime, the post-Season 2 break will be blissfully short.
Piko Taro‘s comedy gets a fairy tale animation makeover.
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After more than 300 years in business, famous sweets shop gets first endorsement from the Pokémon star.
Relive the magic of the fantasy body-swapping adventure with items and clothes seen in the animated movie!
It turns out a specific demographic of the audience is the driving force behind the animated hit’s domestic success.
One of anime’s most prominent same-sex romantic couplings inspires paired lingerie sets and new illustration from the series’ character designer.
Posters encourage women to “be high-rank girls by immediately reporting gropers.”
Megumi Hayashibara, Bump of Chicken, and one more contributor create amazingly inspirational anime short.
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Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
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Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
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7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
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Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
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The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo- Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
The “beautiful boy” Mister Bishoujo Contest is over, but who was crowned the prettiest boy?【Pics】
Japanese jam jar lids close on their own, as if by magic
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Super-cheap, super-convenient rice-cooking mug is a new kitchen gadget all-star from 3 Coins
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
7-Eleven Japan’s banana milk sparks controversy over deceptive packaging
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack
31 percent of Japanese women admit to cheating on lover, six percent say they got caught【Survey】
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