Surprisingly, the male stars of Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away don’t top the list, according to this survey.
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Sneak preview released for new version of mega-hit rock song that will appear in U.S. theatrical screenings.
American website’s number-crunching puts Makoto Shinkai’s hit ahead of anything from Studio Ghibli.
Pokémon continues in role as pitchman for tomato products in Japan with adorable limited-edition stuffed animals and pouches.
Japanese Twitter artist produces handy reference guide covering characters with younger or older brothers or sisters.
Anime fans have been buzzing about a possible foreign adaptation of director Makoto Shinkai’s hit.
It looks like all that time hitting the books has made the would-be Pokémon Master weak and flabby.
After some seriously high-profile involvement, Nintendo characters aren’t part of newest promotional push for 2020 event.
That’s pretty hot.
Recreation of anime’s Unit-01 sets very specific Guinness World Record.
Fans were treated to a first look at an image from the JoJo live action movie over New Year’s, but it seems the response wasn’t exactly enthusiastic.
















Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
“I choose BOO!” Gengar engagement and wedding rings are here to haunt your nuptials
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
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
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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 first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
“I choose BOO!” Gengar engagement and wedding rings are here to haunt your nuptials
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Japan Travel: Explore a hidden cave on a tiny monorail roller coaster thrill ride in Nara
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet