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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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One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
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Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
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Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
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- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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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Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
This is what ramen with 100 slices of chashu roast pork looks like
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Convenience store fried chicken gets approved as food for Japanese space program
Ki&Ki: The new face of traditional Japanese music
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
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