These Spirited Away characters may not be able to talk, but they’ve still got seven ways to help you make a fashion statement.
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We head to the Japan Mobility Show Kansai to take a closer look at the real, ridable Legendary Pokémon.
Tokyo gift shop offers to put you in the cockpit of the very first anime mecha that had one.
This nostalgic merch lineup will transport you right back in time to your youth without needing to fall down any wells.
Bathhouse just north of Tokyo provides rubber Psyduckies, Ditto sauna stones, and other sights and scents to soothe tired Trainers.
Eva’s special friends take the stage for a special event at series 30th anniversary celebration.
Roppongi exhibition marks 30th anniversary of the Evangelion TV series’ premier, but celebrates the entire anime franchise.
Artist behind 22-year project takes to the skies one last time on real-world version of Hayao Miyazaki flying machine.
Path through the forest of wild Pokémon could strain some visitors’ legs, ticket cost might be hard on their hearts.
Nagasaki even was fun for all fans of the franchise, but especially those who love Charizard’s mega evolution.




















Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Once you hear this lady sing “Yooooooghurppe”, you may never stop hearing it
We check out the new apartment building construction site area that opened in KidZania Tokyo
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Osaka teen arrested for hacking into Internet cafe’s app to steal data, was helped by Chat-GPT
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Starbucks Japan saves the best for last in our fukubukuro lucky bag haul
Japanese netizens vote for the top 20 anime they want an on-air sequel to
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
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 Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Osaka teen arrested for hacking into Internet cafe’s app to steal data, was helped by Chat-GPT
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Starbucks Japan saves the best for last in our fukubukuro lucky bag haul
Japanese netizens vote for the top 20 anime they want an on-air sequel to
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Visiting the Kikyoya Shingen Mochi theme park takes some planning–but it’s a stop worth making!
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Posthumous “Gwegh, I’m deadngo” tweet sparks nationwide cancer awareness movement in Japan
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Toilet slides and turd hats: welcome to Tokyo’s crappiest exhibition