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After traveling to four cities in Japan, the exhibit is ready to head out and meet the international Sailor Moon fan community.
Whether you’re heading out to brave the summer heat or staying cool at home, Ponyo is ready to hang out.
Latest volume in Hayao Miyazaki Image Board Series traces the pre-history of Nausicaa, with over 50 never-before-seen Hayao Miyazaki illustrations.
Three of the greatest anime series ever produced featured in video that’s not quite as simple as it might look.
Osaka Station area gets the Lumiose City treatment and challenges Pokémon fans to complete Mega Evolution rally walk puzzle for prizes.
Honestly some pretty clever visual trickery going on in ad for video game that knows exactly what it is.
Beanbags with character…from My Neighbour Totoro, The Boy and the Heron, and Spirited Away.
From Haku’s rice ball to cursed chicken and charred newt cookies, this book will show you how to make Spirited Away’s fantastic fantasy fare.
Fans of Chiikawa and friends will delight in an opportunity to become immersed in the characters’ world.
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Tokyo sweets store has a “350% Pudding Soft Serve”, and people are going wild for it
Studio Ghibli adds new Jiji’s baby plush toy to its anime merchandise range in Japan
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Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu and Winne-the-Pooh announce crossover merch line [Pics]
Shinto shrine in downtown Tokyo announces cosplay ban
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The Japanese city where ordering grilled chicken doesn’t guarantee you’ll actually get chicken
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Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
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End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]
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Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
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New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
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99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
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McDonald’s Japan’s new Chiikawa Happy Meal figures are here![Photos]
This beautiful Okinawa beach gives you the best of both worlds when visiting the prefecture [Pics]
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Japanese cat island reveals all its cats will soon be gone
Stray cats almost became classified as an invasive species in Japan but the change was overturned
Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meals are coming to McDonald’s, but not in Japan [Video]
Did you know? Only one Beard Papa’s in all of eastern Japan sells soft serve in a cream puff
Japan’s new beer glass is designed to force you to drink…water [Video]
This Japanese chopping board sanitising bag might be the handy kitchen gadget we never knew we needed
Japanese convenience store food gets turned into hyper-realistic stationery you can peel open
7-Eleven Japan adds new doughnut-like tonkotsu ramen fried chicken to its hot food section
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