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Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka‘s Astro Boy, in addition to being a historically important piece of entertainment, is also widely beloved around the world. And now, some sixty-plus years after its first inception as a manga, it’s been granted additional life on the stage, thanks to the efforts of playwright and director Natsu Onoda Power, and the folks at the Company One theater company.
The Square Enix Cafe in Tokyo is closing down for good
Sanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafes
Studio Ghibli adds Spirited Away Bonsai Water Garden to merchandise collection in Japan
New Sanrio Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala McDonald’s Happy Meal items are adorable and practical
The special 15-hour hell of getting to Japan’s beautiful Tokunoshima at this time of year
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
This foxy Tokyo gyaru look from 20 years ago is having a mini revival right now【Photos】
Central Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spot now has sakura helicopter sky cruises
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Japan’s New Chitose Airport has the most useful signage for travelers ever: “Sushi, 60 meters”The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco storeNew Sanrio Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala McDonald’s Happy Meal items are adorable and practicalSanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafes
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps for 2025 show warm winter doesn’t mean early sakura
Tokyo governor wants to start study abroad grant system, includes monthly activity allowance
“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym
Japanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors
Japanese beef bowl restaurant serves up a breakfast don that’s dividing customers
Ghibli komonoire are little pockets of the anime world for storing your tiny treasures【Photos】Studio Ghibli adds Spirited Away Bonsai Water Garden to merchandise collection in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the SnakeThe My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
McDonald’s Japan has a fukubukuro lucky bag that everyone wants to get their hands on
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym
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 2018Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
This foxy Tokyo gyaru look from 20 years ago is having a mini revival right now【Photos】
Central Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spot now has sakura helicopter sky cruises
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Japan’s New Chitose Airport has the most useful signage for travelers ever: “Sushi, 60 meters”
Ghibli komonoire are little pockets of the anime world for storing your tiny treasures【Photos】
Pizza Hut releases a ramen pizza in Japan, and it took half a year to perfect
$100 chocolate toothpaste? Gucci eraser? 7 ridiculously expensive items from around the world
Hotel guest leaves origami for cleaning staff, back-and-forth folding battle ensues!
Made In Japan Fender Limited Edition Hello Kitty Stratocaster now on sale in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Studio Ghibli retailer now sells Japanese anime curry with all the special utensils
Stunning Japanese restaurant is like eating in a samurai residence