Hayao Miyazaki (Page 15)
There’s some overlap at the top, but after that teens and older top 10 lists start to deserve.
If you can’t get one of the limited number of Ghibli Park tickets, the Ghibli Exhibition will still give you a taste of the magic.
With just over a month until the opening, the park is ready to share its Ghibli magic with the world.
Hayao Miyazaki has spent over US$2 million to save the forest where Totoro was born, but needs more help.
Director Hayao Miyazaki shares a number of revelations, including the real reason why there’s only one girl in the Totoro poster.
Even 25 years after the release of the Hayao Miyazaki classic, no other Ghibli character can match the deer god’s presence.
Or you can opt for a kimono sash strap with an assassin hiding inside a murdered boar’ skin. It’s up to you!
The Ghibli brand for feminine tastes has adorable new patterns for clothes and accessories out now!
Awesome Princess Mononoke denim and Spirited Away Yokosuka jackets join extra-kawaii Totoro at Harajuku Collective pop-up store.
Howl’s Moving Castle character designer draws a Calcifer for reminders, jokes, or however else you want to use him.
Symbol of devotion between Studio Ghibli anime’s main characters recreated as a subtly stylish pendant.
A whole lot of people are going to be going home from Ghibli Park without seeing the whole thing, but maybe that’s by design.




















Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan
Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?
Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended
Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included
Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch
Tochigi man shares his family’s process for creating 16 years worth of rice paddy art
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended
Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else
Japan’s new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?
7-Eleven Japan reimagines the fruit sando with new chocolate bread version
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments
Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype?
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Japan now has a takoyaki sandwich…created by a Michelin-listed restaurant
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]