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Surreal scenes of Nara’s giant Buddha statue getting its once-a-year cleaning from 170 people【Video】
Size difference makes human cleaners of the Daibutsu statue look like tiny little spirits.
Five furry competitors come together in the spirit of friendly competition and delicious fruit.
Team Japan gets first overall victory in 12 years, but it’s a safe bet that no one will ever forget this Totoro.
A jaw-dropping, magical, and whimsical chase through KyoAni’s hometown (which isn’t Kyoto).
Our reporter tries in vain for one last ride, but daddy-daughter day at work does not go as planned.
Japanese convenience store promises piping hot pies at your door in as little as 20 minutes.
Have you ever stopped to think about the soul of a Goomba when you crush or burn its body?
Rumiko Takahashi’s martial arts/romance/comedy series returns with “entirely new-like anime adaptation.”
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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