minimalist
We step inside the huge new complex and bring you a walkthrough of every floor before it opens to the public.
Last month we saw one artist’s interpretation of Studio Ghibli films as super-detailed movie posters. This month though we’re feeling a bit more minimalist, so we want to showcase the work of artist Jackman Chiu. His simple yet impactful poster designs of the Ghibli movies are eye-catching, mysterious, and best of all make for a really good game of Guess That Ghibli Film!
So put on your Ghibli fanboy/fangirl hats and get ready to tally some points and see how many minimalist movie posters you can match with the correct title!




Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese city abolishes 88th birthday celebratory money gift because people are living longer
The top 8 fast food chains in Japan
Can the iper regent hair style of ’80s Japan’s bad boy youth ever make a comeback?
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japanese city abolishes 88th birthday celebratory money gift because people are living longer
The top 8 fast food chains in Japan
Can the iper regent hair style of ’80s Japan’s bad boy youth ever make a comeback?
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Ten common characteristics of Japanese graphic design
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
No, that’s not French bread, it’s Japan’s crazy-big gobo!