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Hida City, Gifu Prefecture rakes in a whopping 18.5 billion yen in tourist dollars as fans of the film make pilgrimages to the region.
Millions of people have seen Makoto Shinkai’s newest anime, but no one’s heard it like this yet.
Champagne-like sparkling beverages also honor director Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime film.
Makoto Shinkai’s latest film has seen huge success in the Japanese market, but can it win a nomination for the North America film industry’s top honor?
The hit film is full of fantasy elements, but some of its most important locations exist in reality.
After making a splash at the box office, Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime leads to something you can pour into a sake cup.
The search for a partner in Tokyo or Osaka is made all the more magical with this special anime-themed matchmaking party.
Move would make Makoto Shinkai’s hit eligible for consideration at February’s Oscar awards, but does it have a chance of winning?
Because there’s nobody better to show us how to style our hair like an animated high school girl than a real-life high school girl.
Makoto Shinkai’s latest hit is still hitting the high numbers, and hitting fans in the feels.
How long will we have to wait until we see more from the creator of the most successful non-Miyazaki anime ever?
This beautiful comet jewellery captures all the heart and sentiment from the smash hit movie.
Strange cosmic events, sketchy writing on an arm and tears are all fodder for scary movies.
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Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki have vastly different directorial styles, but soon they’ll have a connection that’s unique among anime creators.
Super hard-working director Makoto Shinkai would definitely be proud of this guy.
All the things anime fans have come to expect from the acclaimed director are present and accounted for, but is that enough?
The King of the Monsters has his cinema dominance challenged by hit anime Your Name, and it won’t be the first time he’s been defeated by a movie with that title.



















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How to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto on the overnight bus and not lose your sanity
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Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
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Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station’s west side: Quite possibly best spot in Japan for Pokémon GO
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Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
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Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station’s west side: Quite possibly best spot in Japan for Pokémon GO
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Book of over 200 Hayao Miyazaki Totoro pre-production illustrations, some never published, now on sale
Cosplay like a cool cat with an ultra-realistic, giant cat head from Japan!
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Why buy a new car when you could get this life-sized anime girl statue for the same price?
Sailor Moon, Outer Senshi are ready to watch over your phone with earphone jack accessories
Ramen for 99 yen?!? Best value-for-money noodles found at unlikely chain in Japan
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines