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Omoide no Maanii
Seemingly not content with having two brand new movies out this year in the form of Kaze Tachinu and The Tale of Princess Kaguya, Japan’s Studio Ghibli has just announced that a new animated feature, Omoide no Maanii (When Marnie Was There), based on the novel of the same name by English writer Joan G. Robinson, will be hitting screens in Japan in summer 2014.
Taking revenge on Starbucks in Japan with 10,000 yen at the Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants
“I just wanted her to see my T-back” doesn’t save Japanese man from being arrested for exposing butt
Studio Ghibli adds a Spirited Away jewellery box to its merchandise range in Japan
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
Forbidden area at Japanese mountaintop shrine opens to the public for first time in 400 years
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Secrets of the Japanese swimsuit modeling world: Fake breasts and lots of pee
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in JapanPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in JapanUniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Shinkansen to permanently reduce number of inexpensive non-reserved seats on Nozomi trains
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in surveyPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippersUniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan[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
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
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
Forbidden area at Japanese mountaintop shrine opens to the public for first time in 400 years
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Secrets of the Japanese swimsuit modeling world: Fake breasts and lots of pee
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Shimonoseki’s Koreantown isn’t like Tokyo’s or Osaka’s, but it has a retro atmosphere all its own
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Japan’s oldest Yoshinoya branch reopens in a new location: Tokyo’s brand-new Toyosu fish market
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area reveals the beauty of Rapunzel’s Forest
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 1)
SoraNews24’s sexy men’s calendar, with loincloth Mr. Sato, is on sale now!【Photos】
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Nearly half of young Japanese men in survey have never had a girlfriend, zero-boyfriend women rise too