Sketches hand-drawn by director Makoto Shinkai show initial vision for anime film’s opening sequence.
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The classic sing-along-songs of a million childhoods seamlessly blended and performed for your listening pleasure by a samurai in a dapper suit.
One of the bleakest depictions of Tokyo in all of film is part of Olympics celebration projection mapping project.
In a world where cute cats have become a dime a dozen, the best way to stand out is by being two cute cats at the same time.
Does the tricky titillation tee work as advertised?
The bodysuit Cammy has been wearing for 24 years apparently doesn’t comply with the network’s standards and practices.
Summer may be the rainy season, but hail like this is freaky even for Japan.
Jaw-dropping graduation project has audiences salivating for more from this one-person powerhouse.
Sora teams up with Woody and Buzz to battle the heartless in a crossover first for the hit series.
Dainashi shows the stamina of a warrior as he drums the extremely high tempo theme songs to every stage.
Gerard Piqué seems to have enjoyed his time in Japan, but Japanese Internet users aren’t so thrilled.
More than a half-dozen key Ghibli creators team up for the first anime film from brand-new Studio Ponoc, but do they do their pedigree proud?















Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
And now, a video of the voice of Dragon Ball’s Goku meeting the Emperor and Empress of Japan
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
And now, a video of the voice of Dragon Ball’s Goku meeting the Emperor and Empress of Japan
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
JR East announces awesomely cheap one-day all-you can ride pass, Shinkansen included
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
“Hello Kitty Park” in China is set to open on New Year’s Day!
Can we replace tofu with cheese in miso soup? We find out【SoraKitchen】
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw