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Does this character fan art from The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls invoke fairy godmother magic, or is there more to this trick than meets the eye?
Made in Gifu Prefecture, these elegant designs reflect not only modern pop culture, but an umbrella-making tradition that stretches all the way back to the Edo Period.
At some point, maybe you just have to ask “What’s the point of showing this on TV?”
Forget politics and religion, the truly dangerous topic is dissing your friend’s favorite anime!
France-based Japanese composer, writer and director Hitonari Suji recently revealed that broadcasts of the much-loved anime Doraemon are “banned” in France for fears it would stunt children’s emotional growth.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, the Cardcaptor Sakura franchise is getting a new manga, including a bunch of other tie-in goodies and events this year you don’t want to miss!
Sailor Moon fans have been waiting for this a very long time — more than 20 years, in fact!
69-year-old set to play key role in Hollywood anime adaptation.
Want to get in to see the Catbus? Then the name on your passport better match the one on your ticket.
These adorable instant cameras and film come courtesy of a collaboration between Love Live! and convenience store chain 7-Eleven!
Currently ranked number one on Amazon Japan’s design bestsellers list.

















Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Tiny house by Muji finally goes on sale in Japan
These 7-Elevens are gettin’ fancy! We try their pate and terrine【Taste Test】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro furoshiki bag for Mother’s Day in Japan
Starbucks Roastery Tokyo releases lucky Japanese dolls to end the pandemic in the New Year
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
These 7-Elevens are gettin’ fancy! We try their pate and terrine【Taste Test】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro furoshiki bag for Mother’s Day in Japan
Starbucks Roastery Tokyo releases lucky Japanese dolls to end the pandemic in the New Year
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
A Japanese vending machine perfect for samurai
Osaka man arrested for selling colorized version of the original Godzilla from 1954
Wasp larvae bento: a traditional delicacy in the Japanese mountains
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Sushi cars are the newest crazy cool dream from Japan’s Tomica line