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Chirteuthis
Deep below the ocean lives the squid Chiroteuthis, known in Japan by the name Yurei Ika (Phantom Squid). The Japanese name comes from its ghost-like fluttering and floating movement.
It’s a squid seldom seen by people who don’t have access to a submarine and can visit their habitat 200 to 600 meters beneath the ocean. So when they started turning up in unprecedented numbers around the southeastern coast of Japan, experts became understandably alarmed.
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Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
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Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
Twitter users share 16 heartwarming moments of kindness in Japan
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Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
Twitter users share 16 heartwarming moments of kindness in Japan
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7-Eleven Japan’s new Uji Matcha Bavarois keeps an old sweets store’s tradition alive
Tokyo restaurant doesn’t tell you its name unless you ask, makes us appreciate life’s surprises
The U.K. thinks Japanese curry is katsu curry, and people aren’t happy about it
Typhoon destroys real Ghost of Tsushima island shrine torii gate, crowdfunding campaign launched
Tokyo Disneyland changes the faces of their Mickey and Minnie costumes, breaks fans hearts
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