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A short animation titled Snowstorm Traveller has, fittingly, taken the global internet by storm. Recent Canadian university graduate Gerri Jin created the video as part of her graduation requirements, and though it clocks in at a mere 3:46, video still delivers an engaging plot with an unexpected twist ending, so sit back and enjoy watching the result of all of her hard work!
With the newest (and as always, highly anticipated) feature-length film from Studio Ghibli — The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu) — scheduled for release in Japan in less than a month, we’ve been seeing the anime production company’s name a lot in the news recently. Well, it appears that fans of Ghibli animes based near Vancouver, Canada, now have reason to be extra happy over the next month or so. Why? Because it’s going to be Ghibli Fest at The Cinematheque, the film society and cinema establishment located in Vancouver!
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
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Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Parakeet found riding Shinkansen by itself, gets taken into police custody【Video】
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glassesThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Parakeet found riding Shinkansen by itself, gets taken into police custody【Video】
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
We visit the only shrine in Japan where you can pray to the gods for good weather
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
DJ Police called in to help prevent bear attacks in northern Japan
Two tastes in one with matcha green tea ramen, kombucha udon coming from Cup Noodle’s Nissin
Japanese pilot flies close to Mt Fuji, asks passengers to look out the window
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Pokémon Smart Bath Mats are amazingly cute, but there’s more to them than meets the eye【Photos】
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】