The legend of animation needs as much help as he can get, and it could very well come from you!
Studio Ghibli (Page 25)
Even if the suggestion was coming from one of the greatest Japanese filmmakers of all time, the Studio Ghibli anime director thought it was rude.
But people aren’t happy about tourists trespassing and littering while they get the perfect photo.
We visit the new Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory in Tokyo and try the very special Rum Raisin Catbus you can’t get anywhere else.
Studio Ghibli-themed bento party among friends quickly escalates when someone brought the king along.
Filled with marvelous displays and breathtaking performances, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival gives the city an amazing ethereal atmosphere for just a few nights every February.
These adorable name stamp stands will make you want to stamp your name on everything in sight!
Totoro, Kiki, and No Face are just some of the characters who’ve emerged from the moss-covered wall.
All the details on the buildings, stores and cafes set to appear at the new Studio Ghibli theme park.
All-male cast brings anime classic to the traditional stage in a historic first for Studio Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki.
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Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
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