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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.
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
McDonald’s Japan has a fukubukuro lucky bag that everyone wants to get their hands on
Sacrificing bears for amazing hotpots with Kuma-chan Onsen’s fukubukuro lucky bag
Is there a big difference between Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bags?
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Winter Comiket 2024【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
You’re not seeing things, that’s a cat selling roasted sweet potatoes
Is Japan’s Cat Island in danger of turning into the Island of Fat Cats?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doThe top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Pokémon fans aren’t happy with the Mister Donut fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisitionBear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doThe top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
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
[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
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
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Winter Comiket 2024【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
You’re not seeing things, that’s a cat selling roasted sweet potatoes
Is Japan’s Cat Island in danger of turning into the Island of Fat Cats?
Enjoy a Japanese sushi train at home with a fun Ferris wheel rollercoaster twist 【Video】
We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Visit the birthplace of the Japanese daruma in Gunma Prefecture
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
Japanese McDonald’s phone prank raises hackles online
5 amazing health and beauty benefits of eating wasabi
Mr. Sato warms an egg in his armpit for a delicious Japanese dish【SoraKitchen】