16-year-old actress Sara Takatsuki (Black President, Otomen, GTO, Daily Lives of High School Boys, Haganai) and 21-year-old actress Kasumi Arimura (Amachan, Hagane no Onna, Clover, Judge) will star in Studio Ghibli‘s next film, this summer’s anime adaptation of Joan G. Robinson‘s English children’s novel classic When Marnie Was There (Omoide no Marnie). Oricon describes the film as Ghibli’s first one with dual lead heroines, and it is also the first animated title and first Ghibli title for both actresses.
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Family Mart’s Shibuya Cat Street shop hosts first-ever rescue cat photo exhibition for Cat Day
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Charges dropped against alleged group that broke into vending machine after Noto earthquake
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Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
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Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
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Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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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
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
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Charges dropped against alleged group that broke into vending machine after Noto earthquake
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Consumer Reports: Do these workout shirts really show too much nipple?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Starbucks Japan releases new Ruby Chocolate Frappuccino for Valentine’s Day
Are Japanese B-Stylers racist? Jim Jeffries investigates cultural appropriation in Japan 【Video】
Hello Kitty says hello to Godzilla in new kaiju/Sanrio crossover collaboration
The science behind why English speakers can’t pronounce the Japanese “fu”
Finally, a tool to save us from the pain of sitting Japanese-style【Photos】