Now, we know that not all technology may be good, and there are plenty of stories out there, be they movies or novels, of technology run amok. But you have to admit there are times when you just have to love technology, like when it comes in a cute, pop form that allows you to carry around large amounts of data in style. Yes, readers,we present to you these adorable Mimobot and Sanrio collaborative flash drives from Mimoco — they’re currently generating a bit of a buzz on online here in Japan, and we dare anyone out there to say that the results of the collaboration aren’t über cute!
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Our Japanese writers dress up as Winter Shogun
Sharp’s Ocha-presso brings traditional Japanese flavor to your kitchen
Tokyo’s newest hot spring bathhouse and foodie spot opening next to Japan’s biggest fish market
Yakuza bosses struggling to upgrade phones from 3G
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Our Japanese writers dress up as Winter Shogun
Sharp’s Ocha-presso brings traditional Japanese flavor to your kitchen
Tokyo’s newest hot spring bathhouse and foodie spot opening next to Japan’s biggest fish market
Yakuza bosses struggling to upgrade phones from 3G
We try a $10 Japanese grape from a bunch that retails for over $400 【Taste Test】
Eight surprising things to do in Northern Okinawa
Churros at Japanese family restaurant chain are designed to enslave you
Hello Kitty blames herself for guys feeling embarrassed about liking her, offers apology【Video】
Drink hot sake at Tokyo train station’s “phantom platform”
Katawa Shoujo visual novel gets Japanese release… Wait, it wasn’t originally in Japanese?!