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press confrence
Last week, Studio Ghibli announced Hayao Miyazaki’s plans to retire, leaving The Wind Rises as his final film. The news, obviously, caused quite a stir, though many were somewhat skeptical as the director has “retired” before. Perhaps in response to those skeptics, the 72-year-old director scheduled a press conference, which was streamed live on the popular Japanese video website Nico Nico Video.
We’ve compiled the highlights of the press conference below for you to check out.
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
Sacrificing bears for amazing hotpots with Kuma-chan Onsen’s fukubukuro lucky bag
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Winter Comiket 2024【Photos】
Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2023【Photos】
Which Japanese conveyer belt sushi chain has the best steamed egg custard? 【Taste test】
Kimono to keep, dressing service, unlimited beer, one of Japan’s best views all in one package
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doThe top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Pokémon fans aren’t happy with the Mister Donut fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisitionBear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doThe top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
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
Possessing 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
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2023【Photos】
Which Japanese conveyer belt sushi chain has the best steamed egg custard? 【Taste test】
Kimono to keep, dressing service, unlimited beer, one of Japan’s best views all in one package
Bando Taro proves family restaurants in Japan are on a whole other level
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
We test out Japanese megastore Don Quijote’s new mega-affordable smart watch
Yayoi Kusama’s Yellow Pumpkin washed away during typhoon in Japan
12 must-have life-size anime figures to complete any otaku’s collection
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county