Hokkaido (Page 7)
Virtual idol queen might get an entire airport named after her in one of Japan’s largest cities.
You might guess the most popular Pokémon type in the country, but each prefecture might surprise you!
Hokkaido community considers creating an entire wolfpack of howling sentries with glowing red eyes.
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The open road might tempt you to step on the gas, but being so far from traffic means you’re far from something else too.
Ranking reveals Japanese impressions of which prefectures seem to boast residents with the best personalities.
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We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Secret tourist stop in Japan has a lift car that whisks you away to a mystery mountain destination
Ghibli Park abolishes ticket lottery system, creates new multi-zone pass
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Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
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Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
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Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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Secret tourist stop in Japan has a lift car that whisks you away to a mystery mountain destination
Ghibli Park abolishes ticket lottery system, creates new multi-zone pass
We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
Experience the “Color of Water” from a 250-year-old Japanese confection maker!
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
Temple in tiny town in Japan transforms into otherworldly beauty on special summer nights
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
Costco may just have turned your childhood fantasy into reality — with a 93-inch stuffed bear!
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
Japanese convenience store clerk stops robbery with wooden kendo sword and fighting pose
Life-size Nier: Automata sword going on sale, includes 2B’s voice if you swing it the right way
Official Spirited Away cookbook teaches how to make food from the Ghibli anime classic
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