Donguri Kyowakoku (Page 8)
If you’re a Ghibli fan, you’ve definitely seen this scene before, just not during the classic anime film.
Putting an anime twist on the traditional Japanese celebration, with adorable character details.
Four different designs bursting with adorable Ghibli characters and good-luck symbols from Japanese culture.
With scenes adorable and awesome, these DIY papercraft kits are as easy to love as they are to transport.
Adorably fuzzy versions of the Studio Ghibli anime stars will give fans warm and fuzzy feelings of joy.
Get a glimpse into the music-making process behind some of the studio’s most beloved anime movies.




















Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
The 8 least crowded weekends and holidays at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
The 8 least crowded weekends and holidays at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Owner of ridiculously long tongue is also a former idol, does cool tongue tricks
Wagyu beef gacha vending machine dispenses meat at random in Japan
You need this instant Japanese curry rice if you hate cooking but want to eat a balanced diet
How to escape the Tokyo crowds with a trip to a hidden gem on a special Japanese train
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan