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Studio Ghibli legend also says what modern children are missing that kids had back in his day.
Goro Miyazaki gives us a sneak peek at the puppet show that will mark the debut of Ghibli’s first CG anime film.
The last time Studio Ghibli adapted a story from England it switched the setting to Japan, but not this time.
Don’t believe us? Come on in and take the 360-degree model of Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind for a spin.
Goro Miyazaki didn’t seek any input from his dad, the famous Hayao, on how Studio Ghibli’s Earwig and the Witch should be made.
Hayao Miyazaki has read British novel inspiration “cover-to-cover five times,” will once again team up with son as director.
New self-love queen wants to show what reality is really like but she’s not really human at all.
Say hi to imma, although she’ll never know your name since she’s a CG virtual model.
What is the Matrix? The answer is out there, Neo, and it’s got something to do with sushi recipes.
The future of pitching alcohol has arrived in Japan.
If you’ve never heard of Project 575 before… well, we can’t blame you. Despite existing for a few years now, the pair have never been considered “official” Vocaloids. Until now.


















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
No, that’s not French bread, it’s Japan’s crazy-big gobo!
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
New interactive Pokémon attraction coming to Universal Studios Japan
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
Cosplay ideals vs. cosplay reality, a.k.a. cool vs. funny 【Photos】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
No, that’s not French bread, it’s Japan’s crazy-big gobo!
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
New interactive Pokémon attraction coming to Universal Studios Japan
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
Cosplay ideals vs. cosplay reality, a.k.a. cool vs. funny 【Photos】
We try the new Dom Dom Burger with a whole fried crab — best fast food near Sensoji temple
Pringles Chocolate, but with a Japanese twist, is the snack hack you should be trying right now
Japan to release Gundam and Char’s Zaku into space to orbit Earth, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Retro Japanese train is our new favourite office space
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
McDonald’s Japan is now adding to my giant pile of home delivery junk mail