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Look out — Japan’s old capital appears to be rising again, with an army of koi fish behind it.
At the right time of year and the right time of day, this traditional sign of fall shines like a field of gold.
Monument unveiled by children yelling “Totoro!” plays out like a scene from a Ghibli anime film.
Have a listen to the five new Ghibli departure melodies delighting passengers in Japan right now.
Young people especially likely to be target of con that preys on sense of compassion and desire to help.
Journey from the north to south of the country with this collection of rare, region-exclusive ice creams.
After losing its giant fugu blowfish, people are now worried about the health of the city’s big crustacean.
Mother Nature attempts to reclaim the path at this rugged tourist site filled with mystery and beauty.
Good news if you want to get there even faster than a speeding bullet train can right now.
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Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Starbucks Japan adds a Wimbledon Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
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- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name- Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?- Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Starbucks Japan adds a Wimbledon Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Spring Mos Burger x SpongeBob lucky bags bring us fun under the sun【Photos】
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
Talking about takoyaki got us thinking…why can’t you use squid instead of octopus?【SoraKitchen】
Hello Kitty now makes 90% of her money abroad
Roland, King of the Hosts, has his own museum exhibition now, shows off hostdom and catchphrases
Buying a can of coffee from an unmanned, AI-controlled kiosk in Tokyo
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