Donguri Kyowakoku
No Face, Haku, and a few other cast creatures from the Studio Ghibli classic are always welcome at tea time, right?
Totoro, Haku, and other Studio Ghibli anime movie stars make the leap from the screen to the table.
Two-tier box shows the forest spirit looks adorable even with motifs much older than the Studio Ghibli anime he made his debut in.




















Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Mr. Sato attempts to battle his butt forest with Japan’s affordable Osu! Ass Hair Trimmer
McDonald’s Japan’s new kalbi koshihikari rice burger and its friends only come out after sundown
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese loungewear brand designs new range of medical worker uniforms
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Mr. Sato attempts to battle his butt forest with Japan’s affordable Osu! Ass Hair Trimmer
McDonald’s Japan’s new kalbi koshihikari rice burger and its friends only come out after sundown
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese loungewear brand designs new range of medical worker uniforms
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
How to write “sakura” in Japanese (and why it’s written that way)