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Tokyo vending machine sells beautiful shugifukuro money envelopes for wedding and other gifts

A modern twist on Japan’s traditional gift-giving culture.

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Yubaba and Zeniba pen stands from Studio Ghibli capture the magic of Spirited Away

Anime twin sisters are here to mind your precious items…in two different ways. 

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Hidden oasis on a Japanese department store rooftop is home to Monet’s Pond in Tokyo

Free to visit, this huge rooftop is one of the best places to take a break from the chaos of the city. 

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Tokyo’s best downtown garden gets even more beautiful with after-dark fall colors event

Naked returns to Shinjuku Gyoen.

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Stay in an eerie Japanese ryokan inn near Tokyo Tower for US$40 a night

Traditional accommodation in Tokyo’s ritzy Minato Ward doesn’t get much cheaper than this…but there’s a catch.

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Usher good luck into your home this New Year with Totoro tenugui from Studio Ghibli

My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away characters reimagined as New Year’s decorations.

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Studio Ghibli’s new Laputa: Castle in the Sky timer is as dramatic as the anime movie

Pazu’s bag and the film’s iconic egg-on-toast also feature in this exciting new merchandise collection. 

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Snuggle up to Totoro with cosy new three-piece Ghibli bag collection

Stay warm with a trio of Totoros this winter.

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A visit to Mugenkyo, the valley of phantom mists, and the abandoned village of Mifuke【Photos】

A perfectly peaceful river cruise takes us on a trip back into the past.

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Studio Ghibli diorama calendars will put a little whimsy on your desktop all year long【Photos】

And the fun doesn’t have to stop when the year is up.

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Beautiful Studio Ghibli calendar jigsaw puzzles are an activity worth framing【Photos】

And yes, there are even Ghibli frames to hang them in.

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Japan’s new giant swing is a beautiful/terrifying way to see the scenery of the Japan Alps

Town famous for its ski slopes offers a way to soar above the mountains.

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How should you use the small hiroen in a Japanese ryokan hotel room?

Answering a question that’s puzzled travellers for decades.

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McDonald’s at Shibuya Center-gai becomes a hotspot for foreign tourists…but not for the food

If you’re looking to take the red pill and see the real Shibuya, this place will help you get there. 

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Studio Ghibli cookbook teaches how to make beautiful, super-easy Laputa Levistone candies【Recipe】

From the Castle in the Sky to the dessert plate in your home.

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Take it from a local: This resort island off the coast of Nagasaki is totally worth a side trip

It’s the perfect weekend getaway for Nagasaki locals…and the perfect place to add to a visitor’s itinerary!

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One of Tokyo’s low-key best rooftop views is about to disappear, so see it while you can【Photos】

Mr. Sato visit the beautiful skies of a Tokyo rooftop most travelers have never heard of.

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We learned how to make a calligraphy brush from the masters of Kumanofude in Hiroshima

Who better to learn from than the very best?

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Why you shouldn’t say you’ve seen enough until you’ve seen Japan’s Nikko, and seen it as an adult

Nikko’s famous Kegon no Taki waterfall bored our reporter on his class trip, but it’s a different story now that he’s grown up.

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Beautiful summertime goshuin seal stamps are back to grace your temple-visiting record book

Kyoto’s ancient Ninnaji Temple is offering a second chance to grab these gorgeously intricate and exclusive papercut designs.

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