whisper of the heart
Get a glimpse into the music-making process behind some of the studio’s most beloved anime movies.
Snuggly cast members from Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and Whisper of the Heart are here to help us get through winter.
If you can’t get one of the limited number of Ghibli Park tickets, the Ghibli Exhibition will still give you a taste of the magic.
Almost sharing a name with the Studio Ghibli character doesn’t get him inside, but Seiji still gets an early look.
A whole lot of people are going to be going home from Ghibli Park without seeing the whole thing, but maybe that’s by design.
Special days give fans access to the brand-new Studio Ghibli anime theme park before its public grand opening.
Before it was a Studio Ghibli anime, Whisper of the Heart was a manga, so how does its artist feel about the follow-up?
Childhood sweethearts find their promise might not be so easy to keep once they become adults.




















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
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Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Made In Japan Fender Limited Edition Hello Kitty Stratocaster now on sale in Japan
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Top 11 tweets to make you feel glad you don’t work in Japan
64-year-old man arrested for stealing a roll of toilet paper from hospital toilet
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
Take it From a Native! Recipe for Delicious Japanese Curry as Found at Coco Ichiban
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Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Sanrio’s My Melody Kuromi Game Plaza welcoming guests in Tokyo, will head overseas too
Sleep on Totoro’s belly with Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro Nap Cushion
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo