On any given day in a Tokyo summer, you can expect the weather to be hot, rainy, or a sticky mixture of the two. As such, it’s usually a good idea to have a couple of indoor activates in mind in case you need a break from the sweltering heat.
Thankfully, Japan’s capital is filled with museums, and one will be holding a special exhibition on the cultural impact of anime, manga, and video games. We’ve been looking forward to this event for a while, and now there’s even a partial list of titles that are scheduled to be highlighted.
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Kansai area people more genetically predisposed to liking coffee than elsewhere in Japan
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
Skirt that will make cat cafe cats love you supposedly found at Uniqlo’s sister brand
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
Skirt that will make cat cafe cats love you supposedly found at Uniqlo’s sister brand
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Japanese teacher shares surprising reason why the kanji for crow has one less line than bird
Look for one of the weirdest looking buildings in Tokyo to find some very delicious pineapple cake
Animated video looks at 40 years of women’s fashions in Japan as Tokyo landmark gets set to close
10 vegetarian foods you can order at almost any Japanese restaurant
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng is now an adorable Mister Donut donut!
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)