Kodomo no Omocha, Akazukin Chacha, and three other series saluted with special menu items and character merch.
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New name references parent companies, but “Sunrise” will still get its moments in the spotlight.
These new Pokéfuta also mean that half of all Japanese prefectures are now equipped with their own unique Pokémon manhole covers.
The Tanjiro’s Charcoal-grilled Mayo Chicken Bowl is lunch, cuisine cosplay, pun, and skill trial all in one.
Meet “Miyazo” and “Zukkoro“, a duo based on Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki, who come with an interesting backstory.
Studo Ghibli theme park will recreate multiple locations from Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Aichi park dedicated to the films of Hayao Miyazaki and his studio’s anime masterpieces promises to be free of rides, full of surprises.
Studio Ghibli’s veteran producer recalls a major change of heart by the legendary anime director.
Clever design lets you transform from serious professional to hardcore fan in seconds flat.
Japan’s top rice-growing prefecture designs character, releases two videos in hope of changing anime breakfast trope.




















What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
An extremely simple trick to spice up plain rice for a refreshing, citrusy summer treat
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
An extremely simple trick to spice up plain rice for a refreshing, citrusy summer treat
Oh shiitake! How to grow your own with Japan’s super-easy mushroom cultivation kit【Photos】
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Cheapo News: We discover a Tokyo sushi shop with unlimited inari-zushi
A diner’s guide to oden: Japan’s weird-looking, super-popular winter dish
Strawberry shortcake instant yakisoba noodles are set to cause a stir this Christmas
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth