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If you grew up watching this pre-Ghibli anime film, don’t miss the chance to revel in nostalgia!
Not much information is out yet, but what has been released has fans tempering their expectations.
A closer look at some scenes reveals a very different kind of Japan to the one fans were expecting.
Cast appear on stage for the first time to give us a sneak peek at the upcoming production.
Now you can work from home in a basement toilet or the mansion from the award-winning South Korean film.
The beautiful love story between Vincent and Alliz reminds us that “life is beautiful but fragile, like glass itself“.
What is the Matrix? The answer is out there, Neo, and it’s got something to do with sushi recipes.
These responses prove that when you’re spoiled with the best anime in the world, you really can have too much of a good thing.
On 7 October, Japan finally gets to enjoy Jason Bourne, the latest instalment in the Bourne movie series, and ahead of the movie’s release our Japanese reporters were lucky enough to enjoy some time with Matt Damon.
The Red Turtle may have no dialogue, but if that hasn’t stopped viewers from saying wonderful things about it.




















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Now you can eat Gudetama’s mom as Sanrio cafe unveils darkest dish yet for new Tokyo restaurant
Godzilla turns fuzzy for his 60th birthday with adorable results, we stop by to say hi
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Now you can eat Gudetama’s mom as Sanrio cafe unveils darkest dish yet for new Tokyo restaurant
Godzilla turns fuzzy for his 60th birthday with adorable results, we stop by to say hi
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Domino’s adds ghost pepper to Halloween Roulette Pizza in Japan
Super Crazy Kun wins seat in Toda City Council election
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]