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The anime stars of My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and more say it’s not too soon to start thinking about 2026.
There’s more than one reason why Grave of the Fireflies merch doesn’t pop up very often, but this new T-shirt collection is a bittersweet exception.
If you’re picking up one of Uniqlo’s new Pokémon Trading Card T-shirts, you’re going to want to hold onto the tag.
Joy is here, with an array of our favourite characters, and vehicles, from famous Ghibli films.
Japan’s biggest doujinshi convention’s cosplay models were looking especially summery this year.
Otaku from across the nation pack the halls of Tokyo Big Sight for Japan’s biggest independent manga/anime art festival.
Peach John’s Master’s Bra design draws inspiration from an official national treasure of Japan.
NAFCA text covers the skills, both in drawing and speaking Japanese, that you’ll need to start an anime artist career in Japan.
With new Pokémon toys on the way, McDonald’s is trying to get ahead of the problems being caused by speculative scalpers.
Medical apparel company expands Pokémon line and addresses a complaint from fans about the original design.
Six feline friends, with one a secret, are ready to stick to surfaces and transport some Ghibli cuteness.
Refusal of sales and mobile app account bans to be implemented, following latest case of speculators spoiling fun for fans and upsetting regular customers.
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China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Melon Dr. Pepper appears in Japan, but is it just what the doctor ordered?【Taste test】
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
We visit Oshima, an island in Japan where walking counterclockwise means death【Haunted Japan】
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
New Yahoo! News Juice bar in Harajuku squeezes headlines to make your free custom drink
Japanese instant curry promises flavor of day-old curry right away, and that’s a very good thing
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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
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- 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
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?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
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Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
We visit Oshima, an island in Japan where walking counterclockwise means death【Haunted Japan】
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
New Yahoo! News Juice bar in Harajuku squeezes headlines to make your free custom drink
Japanese instant curry promises flavor of day-old curry right away, and that’s a very good thing
Take it From a Native! Recipe for Delicious Japanese Curry as Found at Coco Ichiban
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app
Solaniwa Onsen: Kansai’s largest hot spring theme park is also one of its most beautiful
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
A visit to the largest Daiso 100 yen shop in all Japan【Photos】
What makes something “kawaii” to women from Japan, China, and South Korea? Survey investigates
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