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Toshio Suzuki exhibit comes to southern city for the first time, with new merch along for the ride.
We went looking for an anime connection, and found a whole bunch of new reasons to love this Yamagata onsen town.
New line from anime-inspired fashion design house comes as anime movie series approaches its climax.
Shirts take inspiration from memorable sights at Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum, offered in both adult and kid sizes.
Balance struck between giving fans and family a place of remembrance and letting life return to normal in Kyoto neighborhood.
Actor/director visits Japan as part of promotion for Creed III’s Japanese release and its special anime short.
Restaurant chain teams up with Yu-Gi-Oh for a special menu and exclusive cards saluting the game’s 25th anniversary.
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Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Japan’s full-facemask Ninja Parka still lets you eat ice cream[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
New Japanese maid cafe has strict age limit for maids: No one under 65!
Spirited Away adds a dash of Ghibli beauty to hanafuda flower cards【Photos】
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Japan’s new “painful sadness” snacks are a deliciously mysterious linguistics lesson【Taste test】
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]- Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
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
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Spirited Away adds a dash of Ghibli beauty to hanafuda flower cards【Photos】
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Japan’s new “painful sadness” snacks are a deliciously mysterious linguistics lesson【Taste test】
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Manga materials website offers thousands of reference poses for budding artists to download
Eevee returns to Japan’s famous Tokyo Banana, bundled with a cute tote bag
Animal Crossing plushie pouch towels and cozy socks show up at Family Mart convenience stores
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
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