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.
Japanese police arrest four foreign residents on charges of stealing over 100 cars
Tokyo’s expensive fountain construction plans making waves among the Japanese public
Totoro ceramic dishware will have your kitchen looking Ghibli elegant in 2025 and beyond【Pics】
Excuse me, could you please pass the outer space potatoes?
New Japanese body weight scale that also lets you play one of the best video games of all time
Doujinshi manga/anime chain announces moratorium on Visa/Mastercard credit card payments
Japanese samurai randoseru backpack lets you carry the bushido spirit with you wherever you go
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English
Mr. Sato experiences the all-you-can-eat bread heaven…at Kamakura Pasta
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】
Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by tourists
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in Tokyo
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Tsukemen ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists in Tokyo
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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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Doujinshi manga/anime chain announces moratorium on Visa/Mastercard credit card payments
Japanese samurai randoseru backpack lets you carry the bushido spirit with you wherever you go
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English
Mr. Sato experiences the all-you-can-eat bread heaven…at Kamakura Pasta
Limited-edition Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Amiibo collection to feature a whopping 63 figurines
Old-school titillation: A trip to one of Tokyo’s few surviving “telephone clubs”
Katsu weight showdown! Which Japanese supermarket gives you the most tonkatsu meat for your yen?
Is Tokyo’s ultra-expensive Satsuki sweet bean bread worth it?【Taste test】
Magical train ride through Japan’s autumn leaves is like travelling to a different world【Video】
Survey by Japanese ministry reveals high rates of “maternity harassment” in workplace
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