The anime series Gintama has been having a great season, starting off with a hilarious parody in which main character Gintoki re-enacted shamed Japanese politician Ryutaro Nonomura’s very public bawling session from last year. Then, mid-way through this season, there were a couple of genderbent episodes in which members of the cast were suddenly transformed into the opposite sex, including the cool and masculine Gintoki who became the cute and busty Ginko!
To celebrate the fun of that mini-arc, Premium Bandai is selling 1,000 limited-edition figures of Ginko-chan and we can’t get over how adorable she is!
Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Japanese KitKat gets a new look as a lucky Pizza Hut Melt in Japan
Ministop becomes Megastop in our minds by increasing certain food volumes by up to 50 percent
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Japanese KitKat gets a new look as a lucky Pizza Hut Melt in Japan
Ministop becomes Megastop in our minds by increasing certain food volumes by up to 50 percent
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
Bill Gates Building a Mansion in Japan!? We Investigate!
Here it is: The finalized map for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan (and its food)
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Does the maxixe live up to its promise of being a whole new flavor for our Japanese reporter?
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Five Japanese sign language phrases with interesting reasoning behind them