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Whether you’re looking at them from a modern perspective or a traditional one, these kinchaku are adorable.
Studio Ghibli co-founder was sketching Totoro a decade before the forest spirit appeared on movie screens.
Jiji and Lili join special Totoro Valentine’s Day cream puffs at the Ghibli-themed bakery in Tokyo.
Cute kitties offered as blind-buys, but with an option for those who understandably want them all.
Full-scale, self-standing Psychic/Fairy-type is even bigger than other life-size Pokémon plushies we’ve seen.
Totoro and Jiji stationery and craft supplies are set to put smiles on faces of Ghibli fan kids and grown-ups alike.
Four designs let you entrust your thoughts to Totoro and other Ghibli characters when you put pen to paper.
Illegal posters also used AI to make images of older and obscure characters to appeal to fans with vintage tastes.
A visit to the Studio Ghibli amusement park just got easier to fit into your schedule and budget.
Beautiful display of Japanese care and attention brings warmth to this snowy tourist site.
They don’t come with a toy, but Pokémon Trainers will receive something they’ll probably like even more.
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Krispy Kreme releases new limited-edition fox doughnuts at only four stores in Japan
Two new Sailor Moon art manhole covers are coming to Usagi’s real-world Tokyo neighborhood
KFC Japan’s “The American Burgers” include a pile of guilt
Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists
Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]
Japanese government to allow desecration of flags on kids’ meals
Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl
Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed
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Used chopsticks upgraded from “waste” to “valuable material” by Kawasaki City thanks to ChopValue
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Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
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This Tokyo Station sweets sensation sells out daily, but we finally got our hands on it
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Krispy Kreme Japan is bringing two special donuts to the most-forgotten big city in the country- Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer- Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]
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- Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura- Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines- Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
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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
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed
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Pokémon Company to require Japanese government ID cards for some online Pokémon card purchases
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Man in Japan calls in bomb threat because he doesn’t want to go to his own work farewell party
McDonald’s Japan adds curry French fry flavor, regional-taste burgers to its menu with Gotochi Mac
7-Eleven Japan now sells canned water, but does funky packaging mean funky flavor?[Taste test]
You’ll never win cash or prizes or cash at this Tokyo pachinko parlor, and that’s why it’s so cool
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