The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Gorgeous artwork graces the jackets of LP releases of the work of Ghibli’s greatest composer.
One anime legend looks back on 50 years of friendship with another in memorial service held at Studio Ghibli museum.
Anime veteran leaves behind a legacy of more than 50 years of landmark anime including Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko, and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.







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Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
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Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
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These gorgeous photos of 19th century Japan might as well be a time machine 【Photos】
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
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Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Pokémon’s Team Rocket officially begins real-life recruiting new members this month
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?