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.
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Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
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Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
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10 weird and funny things Japanese people do
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
We tried all seven of Muji’s new “Bento of the Day” boxed lunch sets
The Vending Train: World’s only vending machine made from a retired Japanese train【Video】
Train continues to stop at rural station for lone schoolgirl until she graduates in March
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
Japan’s premier love doll maker is closing, says goodbye to fans with heartfelt message
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Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
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