Kitty-chans representing the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras are waiting inside these sweet treats.
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Tokyo gift shop offers to put you in the cockpit of the very first anime mecha that had one.
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Osaka Expo 2025 mascot fuses with the international sensation in an eye-catching, eye-covered way.
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Cute kitties offered as blind-buys, but with an option for those who understandably want them all.
Adorably fuzzy versions of the Studio Ghibli anime stars will give fans warm and fuzzy feelings of joy.
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Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
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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
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