This beautiful comet jewellery captures all the heart and sentiment from the smash hit movie.
Makoto Shinkai (Page 5)
Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki have vastly different directorial styles, but soon they’ll have a connection that’s unique among anime creators.
Super hard-working director Makoto Shinkai would definitely be proud of this guy.
All the things anime fans have come to expect from the acclaimed director are present and accounted for, but is that enough?
The King of the Monsters has his cinema dominance challenged by hit anime Your Name, and it won’t be the first time he’s been defeated by a movie with that title.
Still two months until your name. opens in theaters, but you can see the latest preview right now.
From its amazing visuals to its pure-hearted rock theme by Radwimps, the upcoming anime film from the celebrated director is proud to wear its heart on its sleeve.
First television anime based on work of Voices of a Distant Star creator to air as part of spring TV season.
The first hit by the creator of Voices of a Distant Star and 5 Centimeters Per Second is getting an animated TV adaptation.









China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan’s unofficial but approved Ghibli anime cafe is opening a new branch and looking for staff
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
A visit to the back-alley Tokyo ramen restaurant listed in the Michelin dining guide
New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo
Epic cutlet sandwiches in Osaka are the best Shinkansen bento
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
A visit to the back-alley Tokyo ramen restaurant listed in the Michelin dining guide
New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo
Epic cutlet sandwiches in Osaka are the best Shinkansen bento
Eight great Japanese sweets for celebrating Wagashi Day (or just for celebrating today)!
Ghibli Museum releases beautiful new line of anime art T-shirts, available for online orders【Pics】
Epic melon pancakes found at hidden cafe in Tokyo
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Summer nights at this amazing Tokyo open-air museum are like stepping back in time
Naked Run takes a confused grasp of streaking, puts it in a video game【Review】
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
A trip to the other side of Matsushima, a mysterious power spot with an otherworldly atmosphere