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Yōjirō Arai
While we are always ready to get excited about a new Miyazaki project, we have to admit that we’ll get equally excited about pretty much any announcement connected to Studio Ghibli. So, you’d better believe we’ll be lining up on June 5 to see a new film from Studio Colorido called Taifu no Noruda—the directorial debut of Yōjirō Arai, an ex-Studio Ghibli animator.
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fansTaking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve tooBerserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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
[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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
Starbucks Japan unveils New Year’s collection for 2024, with daruma, dragons and Mt Fuji for luck
Awesome Japanese elementary school teacher rewards kids who use independent learning on his tests
After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing
10 crazy pizzas from Japan
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Chiitan vs John Oliver: Talk show host responds to Japanese mascot’s challenge to battle 【Video】
The little-known inspiration for Princess Mononoke: A manga about a tribe in Papua New Guinea