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Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is different from studio’s past art events, Ghibli co-founder says.
We get a taste of the famous chain’s new fried tonkotsu ramen, inspired by a dish served at food stalls in Hakata.
Our reporter loves nothing more than a good soak with a good manga, and now she knows how to get rid of the page warping that comes with that combination.
Tour, tasting, and super rare souvenirs make this a must-visit spot for fans of the iconic drink.
Japan’s most iconic castle is yours to build in Lego form, as is a Japanese garden to soothe your mind.
Japanese survey reveals the studio’s most popular anime houses, and why people want to live there in real life.




















Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
What’s inside the lucky bag from Akihabara’s largest adult toy shop?
Step back in time to the Edo period at this unusual highway rest stop in Japan
We find the best “homestyle” onigiri at a super local chain of convenience stores
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Cherry blossoms blooming on new sakura Air Jordans from Nike【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
What’s inside the lucky bag from Akihabara’s largest adult toy shop?
Step back in time to the Edo period at this unusual highway rest stop in Japan
We find the best “homestyle” onigiri at a super local chain of convenience stores
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Cherry blossoms blooming on new sakura Air Jordans from Nike【Photos】
Watch how to make one of Japan’s elite restaurant’s desserts
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Tokyo restaurant’s chicken katsu mabo curry is hard to pin down, easy to love
Studio Ghibli produces commercial for Japanese convenience store chain Lawson 【Video】
What’s the true reason for Japanese train delays classed as “customer support”?
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Visiting a hot spring complex made out of a repurposed elementary school in Osaka