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Historical collection of posters and flyers includes art that’s been largely forgotten by modern fans.
With Jigglypuff on board for this year’s series, it’s going to be a very delicious Christmas.
From costumes to makeup, hair, props, and poses, these cosplayers know how to bring characters to life.
Japanese anime characters rub shoulders with some surprising faces in Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood.
We sit down for an interview with an industry pro and learn about “zamaa-style” manga too.
How does the Witch from Mercury scene stealer fit those pink poofs in a mecha pilot’s helmet?
Fancy adventure series and fancy chocolates come together and give you the chance to eat the series’ cast and artifacts.
Also reminds guests that outside food can’t be eaten in Ghibli Park, and also why that’s not really a problem.
Our resident makeup expert walks us through the steps to become everyone’s favorite clairvoyant kid.
Anya takes center stage, but the newest member of the Forger household is represented too.
More than a dozen characters from the anime franchise will take the stage to fight/sing at Titans.
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Japan’s real-world One-Piece fitness gym is open, lets you pump giant manga meat
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One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
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How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival is like Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away in real life
We investigate a block of abandoned Russian territory in Nagasaki
Is Starbucks Japan’s new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino worth the calories?
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Step back in time to the Edo period at this unusual highway rest stop in Japan
Adorable cat-shaped slices of delicious Japanese bread now become Disney cats for a limited time
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Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Famichiki Pancake Steamed Buns take Japanese convenience store food to a whole other level
New Studio Ghibli clocks let you keep an eye on the time with your favourite anime characters
Haneda Airport getting rid of large flight information monitors at security lines in Terminal 2
Never oversleep again under the stern supervision of Japan’s Threatening Red Panda Nap Cushion
We eat a luxurious Japanese-style buffet breakfast in a restaurant full of wood-carved bears
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