There few pieces of cinematic brilliance that come close to matching Captain EO. The star power of Michael Jackson guided by the directing talents of Francis Ford Coppola in a George Lucas Production all come together in a space-operatic masterpiece that taught us all to dream again.
However, the film was taken from us after a fleeting 11-year run at Disney theme parks around the world. Then in a bittersweet moment it was reopened in tribute to the king of pop’s passing in 2010. And now again we in Japan will have to mourn the 17-minute film’s closing in 2014.

Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Tokyo’s matcha green tea tuna sandwiches: A culinary wonder we didn’t know we needed until now
Which of Japan’s main coffee shop chains is best for a caffeine-free life?
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
What’s the highest-paying job in the anime industry?【Video】
Ichiran Ramen opens new premium branch in Ginza with high-class boxed noodles
Kentucky matcha?!? KFC Japan now has frozen green tea dessert beverages
Is Burger King’s Big Mouth Burger really as overwhelmingly meaty as promised? 【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
What’s the highest-paying job in the anime industry?【Video】
Ichiran Ramen opens new premium branch in Ginza with high-class boxed noodles
Kentucky matcha?!? KFC Japan now has frozen green tea dessert beverages
Is Burger King’s Big Mouth Burger really as overwhelmingly meaty as promised? 【Taste test】
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japanese convenience store chain now sells Sakura Lattes!
Japanese boy band shakes up the music world as all nine members kiss each other in new video clip
Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Milk Tea Maker from Japan is a life-changer
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
New Studio Ghibli exhibition brings anime movie magic to cities around Japan
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!