The LED-emitting gunship and Mehve/Möwe glider are faithful recreations of the aircraft found in Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1984 film.
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The beloved capsule toy machines are catching up to the times by losing the coin element of the transaction.
Once again, Japan comes out as the least offended when someone seemingly appropriates their culture.
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We visit Evangelion’s real-life Village-3, a hidden gem where time has stopped【Photos】
Sushi birthday cake turns out to be the best present our reporter could’ve ever asked for
We try Matsuya’s beef stroganoff, only available at select spots, and learn a bit about Matsuya
City employee in Japan kills wild boar with spear on elementary school grounds
UX at Japanese convenience store is a heartwarming example of excellent customer service
Mister Donut lucky bags basically pay you in Pokémon for eating donuts, being a hero to friends
We visit a place where you can rent a private sauna room, achieve the height of relaxation
Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
Dr. Martens’ Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji collection is a work of wearable art
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Starbucks Japan unveils second new Christmas Frappuccino for the 2022 holiday season- Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
Bleach Coca-Cola is on sale in Japan and won’t kill you, but how does it taste?【Taste test】
More than one in three Japanese working women in survey would rather be housewives
Visiting Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 anime locations in real-life Hakone【Photos】- Bottled hot water selling like bottled hot cakes in Japan
Is ramen without the “men” a Tokyo dining paradox worth experiencing?【Taste test】
Cup Noodles Fried Rice: Super-easy recipe will make you a potluck or campsite hero【SoraKitchen】
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Studio Ghibli offering reprints of posters from all its anime films made from original plates
Tom and Jerry have been given an ultra kawaii redesign in Japan for a new animated series- Junior high in Yamaguchi in turmoil after student’s tablet records teachers’ room conversation
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Live-action Spirited Away stage play is finally available for on-demand streaming
Why hayashi rice should be your last meal before leaving Japan
Tokyo’s new Dragon Capital restaurant complex looks like fairy tale, sounds like dream come true
Candy from Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies disappearing as manufacturer goes out of business
6 delicious, lesser-known food souvenirs you should buy on your next visit to Japan
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
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We visit a place where you can rent a private sauna room, achieve the height of relaxation
Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
Dr. Martens’ Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji collection is a work of wearable art
Bottled hot water selling like bottled hot cakes in Japan
We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】
Survey asks Japan’s ex-NEETs if they miss their lazy, carefree days after finally getting a job
Spirited Away train station and submerged tracks attract Ghibli fans around Japan
Literal breastplate will give you a cosplay-ready, anime-class bust in seconds 【Photos】
The impossible circular staircase is just that… impossible【Video】
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