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Joy is here, with an array of our favourite characters, and vehicles, from famous Ghibli films.
Princess Mononoke anime characters highlight the beauty of nature…and the Japanese language.
Glow-in-the-dark forest creatures bring a smile to your dial at all times of the day and night.
The store calls them “accessory cases,” but they’ll hold whatever you want that fits inside.
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Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Japanese convenience store teams up with centuries-old matcha shop for a very modern tea ceremony
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Disney young adult novels get new beautiful shojo anime-style covers for Japan
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
10 great autumn Japan travel spots for fall colors and retro atmosphere【Survey】
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- Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse- Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
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- Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort- Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Disney young adult novels get new beautiful shojo anime-style covers for Japan
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
10 great autumn Japan travel spots for fall colors and retro atmosphere【Survey】
Anime holy ground – A visit to the real-world location of Look Back【Photos】
Make a Burger King Whopper at home with new CooKING Burger @Home delivery set
Japan’s hellish job hunting process “shuukatsu” gets animated, terrifies netizens 【Video】
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
We encountered the most frightening fried chicken in Ameyokocho in Tokyo, and ate it anyway
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