Cute plushies, art and pottery make this a hanami flower-viewing experience like no other.
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Japanese anime theme park opens its doors to non-ticket holders with a special application system.
Let the Eurobeat intensify as anime’s most famous street racing series helps you stay clean and stay fed.
A shot of caffeine to wake you up, and a Poké-place to take a nap once you’re ready for some Zs.
Comix Wave Films animates story of post office Dragonite with soundtrack by American composer.
One of Japan’s favorite coming of age stories is coming back with an all-new anime series.
Whether you’re looking at them from a modern perspective or a traditional one, these kinchaku are adorable.
Studio Ghibli co-founder was sketching Totoro a decade before the forest spirit appeared on movie screens.
Jiji and Lili join special Totoro Valentine’s Day cream puffs at the Ghibli-themed bakery in Tokyo.
Cute kitties offered as blind-buys, but with an option for those who understandably want them all.
Full-scale, self-standing Psychic/Fairy-type is even bigger than other life-size Pokémon plushies we’ve seen.
Totoro and Jiji stationery and craft supplies are set to put smiles on faces of Ghibli fan kids and grown-ups alike.
Four designs let you entrust your thoughts to Totoro and other Ghibli characters when you put pen to paper.
Illegal posters also used AI to make images of older and obscure characters to appeal to fans with vintage tastes.
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