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You, Me, And a Tanuki is a weekly featured blog run by Michelle, a Californian who is currently one of only two foreigners living in Chibu, a tiny fishing village on one of the Oki islands in Japan. Check back every Saturday for a new post or read more on her website here!
Did you know that July 4th was Pear Day and October 8th was Tofu Day? If you live in Japan, you may have seen special sales on Yakiniku (grilled meat) on August 29th, Yakiniku Day. Read More
Doujinshi manga/anime chain announces moratorium on Visa/Mastercard credit card payments
Japanese police arrest four foreign residents on charges of stealing over 100 cars
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by tourists
Tokyo’s expensive fountain construction plans making waves among the Japanese public
The top 5 places to see the sun set in Japan
Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English
Who actually writes Japan’s Letters from Little Sister and schoolgirl love letter capsule toys?
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by touristsNew Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Japanese samurai randoseru backpack lets you carry the bushido spirit with you wherever you go
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in TokyoGhibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Tsukemen ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists in TokyoSanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
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
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Tokyo’s expensive fountain construction plans making waves among the Japanese public
The top 5 places to see the sun set in Japan
Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English
Who actually writes Japan’s Letters from Little Sister and schoolgirl love letter capsule toys?
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Japan’s Vampire Smoothie arrives with semi-coagulated blood looks for Halloween【Taste test】
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Eevee Day now officially recognized in Japan as a day to celebrate the cute furry Pokémon
Low-Amazon-rated heater claims to melt car frost with energy blasts, does only half a thing right