Totoro and Ponyo are waiting for you to eat them at this beautiful Hayao Miyazaki-endorsed cafe.
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Appearance of frightening but beautiful Dragon’ Nest shows that summer isn’t ready to say good-bye just yet.
Producer gives tentative timetable while promising Studio Ghibli is doing “things we were never able to do in the past.”
The people have made it clear that they want the shrine to stay, but will that be enough to save it?
The Studio Ghibli classic turns out to be a perfect motif for Japan’s centuries-old “flower cards.”
Beloved anime character Totoro is celebrating his 30th birthday this year and is getting an exciting line of new merchandise that Ghibli fans won’t want to miss! Read More
Recreation of magical pendant from Hayao Miyazaki classic couples with elegantly detailed music box.
An iconic image from Hayao Miyazaki’s anime classic is ready to adorn the walls of superfans’ homes.
One anime legend looks back on 50 years of friendship with another in memorial service held at Studio Ghibli museum.
Hideaki Anno recalls working on Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind with the Studio Ghibli legend.
It looks like Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood is the place to go for exclusive Studio Ghibli anime merchandise during the first half of this month.
Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke monsters, and a building marked “Cat Bus” have fans more excited than ever about Ghibli Park.



















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Tokyo Disneyland Hosts Its First Gay Wedding
Light-up Totoro is a mix of centuries-old pottery techniques and classic anime cuteness【Photos】
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Pokémon’s Ash Ketchum is crazy strong, can easily carry creatures twice his body weight
Rice cooker kuri gohan and two more super-easy chestnut recipes to make this fall【SoraKitchen】
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Pokémon’s Ash Ketchum is crazy strong, can easily carry creatures twice his body weight
Rice cooker kuri gohan and two more super-easy chestnut recipes to make this fall【SoraKitchen】
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Internet survey sheds light on how Japanese women deal with the hair ‘down there’
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is adding a giant Godzilla statue to its international terminal