Like the fairy tale fantasies that Disney produces, Frozen‘s development has been nothing short of a “Cinderella” story itself. Languishing in development hell for a very long time, Disney wasn’t about to waste such a promising story like “Anna and the Snow Queen”. Their patience definitely paid off, and the millions of fans around the world are eagerly awaiting what’s next for their new favorite characters. Japanese fans won’t have to wait any longer as Tokyo Disneyland has unveiled a whole host of new Frozen additions to the park embracing the theme of “After Frozen”.
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Every piece of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli anime concept art to be published in new book series
Tokyo go-kart rental company charged for renting to foreign tourists “without driver’s licenses”
Starbucks Japan reveals new Halloween goods for 2024, with black cats and a costumed Bearista
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Yakuza member arrested on charges of using insurance to pay for severed finger treatment
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Ultimate lazy chanko – Can you make Japan’s sumo wrestler hot pot stew in a rice cooker?
Suntory’s famous Yamazaki whisky returns to canned cocktails with new highball version
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
Pizza Hut Japan creates Landmine-type Pizza to celebrate Japan’s dark jirai-kei fashion
“Shibuya is closed for Halloween” – Hachiko to be covered, monitoring towers put up on October 31
Japanese izakaya serves up cheap breakfast…and morning drinks in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Studio Ghibli lets you cosplay as Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle with cosy anime fashion range
New Hello Kitty McDonald’s Japan Happy Meal toys are here, and Kitty’s sister is part of the set
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Yakuza member arrested on charges of using insurance to pay for severed finger treatment
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Ultimate lazy chanko – Can you make Japan’s sumo wrestler hot pot stew in a rice cooker?
Suntory’s famous Yamazaki whisky returns to canned cocktails with new highball version
Japanese karaoke chain brings singing in the bathroom to a whole new level
“Shibuya is closed for Halloween” – Hachiko to be covered, monitoring towers put up on October 31
Three beautiful outside-the-cities places to visit in Hokkaido with a connection to Golden Kamuy
Make miniatures of your miniatures with this kit from Mozo
Nintendo made an interactive alarm clock, and it’s awesome in so many ways【Video】
“Grand sponsor Tokyo day OH Christmas” — say what?
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
Studio Ghibli loungewear lets you cosplay as an anime heroine at home
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】