Realtime 2-D character creation software is a game-changer for artists and non-artists alike.
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With a library of over 350 items, you can craft an original model even if you aren’t an artist! So we did.
Otaku across the generations can appreciate this plum wine, sourced from hundred-year-old plum trees!
When a 17-year-old who lives in a sanitarium with bandaged wrists and a fang tooth asks for blood, fans come running from around the country.
Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
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Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
The polite way to eat onigiri rice balls sparks debate online
This might be the simplest restaurant ramen in all of Japan, but it’s still something special
This is Japan’s oldest tempura restaurant, and it’s awesome
Weekly
- Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】- One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range- Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
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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
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
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 whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Yearly
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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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
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Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
The polite way to eat onigiri rice balls sparks debate online
This might be the simplest restaurant ramen in all of Japan, but it’s still something special
This is Japan’s oldest tempura restaurant, and it’s awesome
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Norwegian rocker with insane vocal range covers anime songs and more【Videos】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Made In Japan Fender Limited Edition Hello Kitty Stratocaster now on sale in Japan
Marshmallow girls want to cosplay too! Plus-size costumes to be released next fall
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
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