your name.
Comix Wave Films animates story of post office Dragonite with soundtrack by American composer.
Magical adventure road movie looks to a continuation of the story of the world of Your Name and Weathering with You.
Director of Your Name, Weathering with You’s latest project is a supernatural road movie action adventure.
Japanese youth between the ages of 10-19 shed light on which series make them shed the most tears.
No Disney movie has ever earned as much at theaters in Japan as the seemingly unstoppable Mugen Train.
The highly acclaimed director is taking on the reins of the highly anticipated adaptation–but will he satisfy Japanese fans?
Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name follow-up is only the second Japanese animated film ever to get the nod.
Arguably the Shinkai-est anime yet, and perhaps the beginning of a connected Makoto Shinkai cinematic universe?
The most successful anime romance movie of all time ties together real-life couples, even if the path to true love isn’t always a direct one.
The theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s Weathering with You anime asks tough questions and gives important answers in the wake of the deadly arson attack on Kyoto Animation.
Shirts will be in stores just before the opening of Shinkai’s newest anime movie, Weathering with You.
A distraught man finally discovering his soulmate, or a sleazebag trying to pull off a real-life Taki from Your Name?
One of Japan’s oddest TV shows celebrates its 15th anniversary with a trip to Itomori, setting of Makoto Shinkai’s anime film phenomenon.
The rain falls up as the director of Your Name and J-rock band Radwimps are back with a gorgeous look at Tokyo in both a storm and magical sunlight.



















Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Japan’s first-ever capybara cat cafe opens in Tokyo
Japanese Aomori fishermen now available in collectible card form, garnering unexpected popularity
Utada Hikaru’s new song part of trailer for gorgeous Penguin Highway anime movie【Video】
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
Utada Hikaru explains “why getting over someone is so painful”
Japanese city creates giant bread bed photo spot for limited time
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour