Long-awaited collection of background art includes official merchandise for use in both the real and virtual worlds.
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Come for Toshio Suzuki’s easy, step-by-step instructions, stay for the hidden Ghibli gems in the office.
The shrine to Hayao Miyazaki’s anime studio famously doesn’t allow guests to take photos or videos, but now it’s sharing its own!
The modern animated films of Katsuhiro Otomo, some of the most expensive anime ever made, won’t cost a thing to watch.
Studio Ghibli releases new set of free wallpapers to download and use as backgrounds for video calls
Now you can spirit yourself away to the world of Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbour Totoro.
Pandemic delays film’s release, so just keep telling yourself “I mustn’t go to the theater. I mustn’t go to the theater.”
Final Fantasy, Pokémon, Godzilla, Evangelion and the Yakuza franchise are just some of the big names inviting you to step into their rendered environments.
Based on the quality of this Kiki’s Delivery Service homage, it’s hard to believe that his day job is voice actor and not manga artist.
Sounds like they were soft on cybersecurity, but seriously, folks…
Totoro misses you too, but at least he’s letting us know when we can start buying tickets again.



















Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition Frappuccino for autumn
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Final Fantasy Fat Chocobo and Moogle chairs — perfect for when you need to recover real-world HP
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
7-Eleven Japan’s sakura sweets season is underway right now!
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good