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There are several things in that concept that might not seem like they should go together, but we can’t so no to a dessert this unique.
Otaku from across the nation pack the halls of Tokyo Big Sight for Japan’s biggest independent manga/anime art festival.
Chilling terror mixes with warm nostalgia as the Hiesan Haunted House rises from its figurative grave.
Who needs air-conditioning when a simple taxi ride is enough to leave you frozen in fear for the rest of the summer?
Fellow voice actress’ lament at missing meat prompts Megumi Ogata to share her own story of unfulfilled promises.
Town north of Kobe and west of Kyoto experiences heat one resident describes as feeling “homicidal.”
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Studio Ghibli releases new anime calendars for 2026 with heartwarming fan service
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Is Kyoto really as crowded with foreign tourists as they say?
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Parents of 10-year-old in Kyoto who spent 4.6 million yen on TikTok and more seek reimbursement
Foreign tourist steals offering and chugs booze in Japanese cemetery, sparking police investigation
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Beautiful unofficial Ghibli village in a Japanese forest is a magical place to spend an afternoon
Century-old Japanese lacquerware company picks Pikachu for line of high-class Pokémon tableware
Sanrio’s Kuromi Kuromifies high tea with Kuromi Afternoon Tea Party in Japan【Photos】
Gorgeous Ghibli schedule books are here to help you get a jump on planning ahead【Photos】
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Train photographers caught shoplifting scores of items from Osaka Expo gift shops
New mineral discovered in Japan named after the goddess of the sun
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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
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】
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
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