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Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry's problem is that it's full of anime fans

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Japan's mini VHS anime home video replicas are the newest blast of capsule toy nostalgia【Pics】

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Nearly half of young Japanese men in survey have never had a girlfriend, zero-boyfriend women rise too

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Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle

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You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion's Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】

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Sanrio says, 'Hello Kitty is not a cat.' Whaaa?

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Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park

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Majo no Tani no Yoru

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Mei and the Baby Cat Bus

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Night in the Valley of the Witches

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Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days

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Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store

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Japan's 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]

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Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley's outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba's wilderness

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New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]

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Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special

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Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it's like to play with the anime athletes

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Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]

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From Up on Poppy Hill

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Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring

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Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey

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Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there's a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan

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Japan's awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open

3 days ago

Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route

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Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules

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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan

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Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring

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61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety

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Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event

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McDonald's Japan now has Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks on the menu

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What it's like to rent a kimono and stroll around Sensoji temple in Asakusa for an afternoon

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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan's Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden

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Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw

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Japan's popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make

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Japan's best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo

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Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]

7 days ago

Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date

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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa

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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other's worlds with collaboration events

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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]

25 days ago

Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]

24 days ago

Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher's 100th birthday

26 days ago

Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time

27 days ago

Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer

11 months ago

Japan's human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo

4 months ago

Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine's Day

3 months ago

We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan

9 months ago

Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026

2 months ago

Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home

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Japan's newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]

2 months ago

Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid

10 months ago

Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it's the best way to start your day【Taste test】

6 months ago

No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan's National Police Agency says

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Japanese bath hack: Toss iris leaves in the tub for a traditional shobu yu soak【Photos】

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Kanji fail - Japanese World Cup fans notice Greek player's strange tattoo

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