Kodomo no Omocha, Akazukin Chacha, and three other series saluted with special menu items and character merch.
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Does life get any better than a view of a moonlit sky, a sweet treat, and a cat for company?
Our lovestruck heroine is caught between two gorgeous men whose sweat smells exactly like Kadoya’s sesame oil.
In 1957, Macoto Takashi revolutionized the manga world. Now, the 81-year-old artist continues to produce astounding art and shares it in an annual one-man exhibit.
This lovely and feminine poster was made for the Sakura Jidai Festival, also known as the Festival of the Ages. While it is certainly beautiful, it’s garnering attention online because it was created by an 81-year-old man.
Japan has been very successful at drawing in fans worldwide with the likes of Sailor Moon, Pokémon, Dragon Ball and more, be it through the anime and manga series, trading cards, or video games (or all of the above). While not as successful on the international market, PreCure has definitely made huge waves among elementary school girls in recent years, but now a new contender is making its way into the spotlight.
Publisher Takara Tomy has released a new arcade game and related animated series last year entitled PriPara, which is short for Prism Paradise, and it seems to be the next big thing to seize the minds of little girls all over Japan (and subsequently the money of their parents).
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Cute posture-correcting desk plushies can now warm you up with built-in heating pad
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New “adult” doughnuts in a Pokémon box make us rethink what it means to be a grown-up
Studio Ghibli releases The Boy and the Heron merchandise in Japan【Pics】
New Japanese convenience store sandwiches feel like they’re out to kill us
Studio Ghibli anime Paper Shadow Art craft kits back in stock in time for the holidays【Pics】
New Totoro, Catbus, and other Ghibli plushies transform from cushions to blankets【Photos】
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Chaos at unstaffed Japanese bento shop shows pitfalls of technology
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New Studio Ghibli gloves will warm your heart and hands this winter
Studio Ghibli releases New Year’s stamps for 2024
Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japan’s oldest monorail is permanently closing next month
Yubaba and Zeniba pen stands from Studio Ghibli capture the magic of Spirited Away
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season- Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Mister Donut now sells Japanese curry doughnuts…with egg
Castle in the Sky sukajan jacket combines the old-school art of Ghibli and Yokosuka【Photos】
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