You don’t need Hayao Miyazaki-level drawing skills or magical powers, as long as you’ve got some basic office/school supplies.
Hayao Miyazaki (Page 27)
Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.
Special exhibition looks back on the amazing depictions of food in Studio Ghibli’s anime films.
Annual tradition is more beautiful than ever this year.
This isn’t the first time atmospheric anime cosplay has been reported in the country either.
Studio Ghibli co-founder seems to have had a profound reason for character’s prodigious bust.
American website’s number-crunching puts Makoto Shinkai’s hit ahead of anything from Studio Ghibli.
Why is Studio Ghibli located in Koganei? Why are there two girls in My Neighbour Totoro? When will Miyazaki’s next film be released? Toshio Suzuki answered all these questions and more at an event last night in Tokyo.
Only two Japanese-made films have ever earned more, and one of them is about to get knocked down a slot by Makoto Shinkai’s runaway hit.
Sure, Chihiro got to ride a dragon, but her Studio Ghibli anime co-star apparently gets around on a pretty sweet bike.
Who can resist scrumptious Oreo cookies, especially when they’re inscribed with our favorite Ghibli anime characters? Read More
The little girl’s love for the mysterious anime spirit is so adorable fans have turned her into a hilarious Internet meme.
Beautifully adorned tins featuring some of the studio’s beloved anime characters are being made for a limited time.
Move would make Makoto Shinkai’s hit eligible for consideration at February’s Oscar awards, but does it have a chance of winning?
The collected casts of Studio Ghibli’s anime are filled with memorable female characters, but who left the biggest impression on respondents?
Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki have vastly different directorial styles, but soon they’ll have a connection that’s unique among anime creators.

















Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
This Gunpla builder designs amazingly life-like Gundam dioramas out of plastic model kits
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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 convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
This Gunpla builder designs amazingly life-like Gundam dioramas out of plastic model kits
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
JAL system makes air travel easier and lets you keep laptops, liquids in bag for security check
Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Possibly the greatest textbook doodles of all time
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]