Mariko Ohanabatake (Page 2)
Mariko shares a glimpse into what’s different in one Tokyo neighborhood compared to her memories from 20 years ago.
The rec facility is open to anyone for reservations and boasts grounds that are 7.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.
Special displays, sales, and even book fortunes commemorate Sanseido moving on to its next chapter.
Yasui Konpiragu worked its magic, but for once, not in the terrifying way it usually does.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
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Shibuya strip show-adjacent extra-fatty beef bowl fails and succeeds in impressing us
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Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
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The secret lives of Japanese families: 8 unusual household rules revealed
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area reveals the beauty of Rapunzel’s Forest
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Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
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