travel (Page 41)
A new place to stay not far from the real-world inspiration for the setting of My Neighbor Totoro.
It looks like a science fiction monster of the week, but it’s actually a salute the millennia-old past.
Into the water off the beaten path.
Swords, armour and ceremonial items are just some of the samurai secrets awaiting you inside this secluded compound.
The city of Nagasaki has helpfully compiled a site so you can experience similar sights, sounds, and tastes to Jin Sakai himself.
Japan’s tourism board wants you to remember that though things are scary now, Japan will wait patiently until you can visit its scenic shores.
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Uga Valley campground makes a very convincing argument to take a detour from the standard Tokyo-Kyoto travel route.
Attempt to keep the go-karts running on Tokyo roads raises embarrassingly low amount of money.
Whether digital or just a taste of travel, these experiences might help sate a little bit of your wanderlust!
How much longer are we going to have to wait for the world’s first Nintendo theme park zone?
The train line wasn’t completely forgotten in its final days due to one videographer’s determination and passion.
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Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
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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
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
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
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2023【Photos】
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
Details of the Pokémon/Van Gogh art museum crossover are just as adorable as we’d hoped【Pics】
It’s a cherry blossom party in your mouth with sakura matcha Pocky!
Ghibli releases a Howl’s Moving Castle that walks and lights up【Video】
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
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