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Real-life versions of Loid and Yor aim to please the eyes, and ears, of fans of the hit anime/manga series.
Exhibit enters its second phase, which will still be open when Japan reopens to international tourism.
Our Berserk-loving reporter finds something to smile about while still dealing with the sadness of the series creator’s death.
Beloved J-rock band’s new song is bumping up the excitement for the hit anime’s new season.
Series star and its two biggest scene-stealers will escort fans to their destination…even when it’s the same airport they departed.
Anime movie announced in celebration of the 50th anniversary of an all-time shojo manga classic.




















Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Totoro gamaguchi pouches will hold whatever you want them to, but already captured our heart
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Traditional Japanese cultural trivia of the day: Bonseki rocks! (literally)
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Doraemon anime’s visual & script changes for U.S. TV detailed
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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】
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】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Doraemon anime’s visual & script changes for U.S. TV detailed
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Seaside scenery, history, and so many desserts on Yokohama’s Akai Kutsu【Japan Loop Buses】
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】