Hayao Miyazaki gives blessing after meeting with Caird to project that’s been in development for four years.
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Studio Ghibli film has eerie parallels with the story of a child who mysteriously went missing for seven days.
Japanese company tests the bounds of “common sense” by using Ghibli art to advertise their wares.
Hilarious captions with viral hashtag help everyone “Learn about housewife work through Ghibli”.
Character from Studio Ghibli’s most fanciful anime world wants you to take real-life precautions against coronavirus infection.
Now you can work from home in a basement toilet or the mansion from the award-winning South Korean film.




















Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Cup Noodle pouch satisfies our never-ending need for instant ramen
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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)
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Cup Noodle pouch satisfies our never-ending need for instant ramen
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Public restrooms in Osaka to get in-stall video screens with ads
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Solo cherry blossom viewing — 30 percent of young men in survey plan to see sakura alone【Survey】
Foreign tourists blamed for Japan rice shortage as “Reiwa Rice Riots” leaves shelves bare
Japan tops list of countries with shrinking population projection, but no one’s surprised
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Big, drunk and furry—Everything you need to know about tanuki (plus a song about their balls!)
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]