Father’s Day

My Neighbor Totoro tie pins and neckties are ready to be presents for your father (or yourself)

Studio Ghibli teams up with classic Tokyo menswear company for stylish collection arriving in time for Father’s Day.

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Haven’t found the perfect Father’s Day present yet? Here’re 10 gift ideas from Japan

This ranking of some of the most popular gifts in Japan might have something your father would like!

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What happens when our reporters show up to work dressed like their fathers?

What could go wrong if we give our reporters free access to their dads’ closets?

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Happy Father’s Day, Japan-style with the Asahi Super Dry beer tower set【Photos】

After going to all the trouble to raise you, doesn’t Dad probably need more than just a six-pack?

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11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese

Otou-san is just the tip of the paternal iceberg.
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Who’s that Dad? Curious and political Father’s Day portraits show up at a supermarket in Japan

Japanese Twitter gets a good laugh out of these great examples of a common elementary school exercise. Happy Father’s Day!

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Loving Japanese son accidentally feeds dog snacks to his family on Father’s Day

Satisfied diners say the food was “delicious.”
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Japanese fathers lack appreciation on Father’s Day, urged to celebrate it for themselves

A survey revealed that more than half of adults weren’t planning to give their dads gifts, leaving them sadly un-celebrated.

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Son’s schedule for dad on Father’s Day is planned down to the minute, includes alien picture show

So what did YOU do for your father?

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Make Father’s Day sweet this year with these lovable treats from Ginza Cozy Corner!

If your dad’s fond of sweets, then Ginza Cozy Corner has a great way for you to celebrate Father’s Day this year!

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Japanese Father’s Day present features business daifuku sweets on a crowded train

A little something to let dad know you understand what he goes through on his daily commute to work everyday.

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Ensure your dad gets a cold one this Father’s day with Yebisu’s cold-detecting cans

Nothing says, “Thanks, Dad,” like a perfectly chilled beer!

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This heartwarming father-daughter Toyota commercial has Japanese viewers in tears 【Video】

With a history that stretches back some three generations, Toyota is one of the most recognized car manufacturers around. The company offers numerous family friendly vehicles, and their newer models include additional features like “Safety Sense” automatic braking technology, all designed to keep passengers as safe as possible.

That may explain why Toyota decided to release this commercial, just in time for Father’s Day in Japan, which documents the many car journeys one father and daughter take together, from the day Dad brings his little girl home from the hospital right up until she has a child of her own.

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Disney Japan’s Father’s Day shout-out on Twitter didn’t go quite as planned

Walt Disney’s animations have made a huge impact since the beginning, and the Disney mania is still going strong even today. You may be one of those fans who knows nearly every single bit of Disney trivia there is to know, or you may just be one of those who enjoy watching a classic every so often and seeing the new films as they come out, but aren’t exactly the know-it-all. And that’s okay.

While the average fan may not know everything about every Disney movie there is, you would at least expect someone representing the official Disney name to know the basics, which is why the Father’s Day tweet posted by the official Disney Japan Twitter account brought about a bit of confusion and a lot of laughter for their rather obvious blunder!

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There’s something not quite right about these mannequins…

“Hey, you, go dress the mannequins in the window. Do whatever you want, but make sure you show off this season’s gift items. And make it summer-y, you know. It’s getting warmer, after all.” “Ok, boss, whatever you say…”

We have no idea whether this was employee sabotage or a knowing campaign, but this window display is certainly attracting attention in all the right places.

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