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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.




















Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Black Lagoon anime-themed cafes open now in Japan
Colorized photos of old-timey Philippines bring the past to life
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
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
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Tokyo train stations get new Olympic melodies and signage for the Games
In Kyoto, “Hey, you’ve got a really nice watch” is NOT a compliment, Japanese businessman says
No rice cooker needed! How to make an entire gyudon beef bowl in a single mess tin【Recipe】
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Beef bowl chain shows how to turn gyudon into cheese-tastic baked doria with almost no effort
Godiva teams up with Mister Donut for new series of chocolate doughnuts in Japan