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Cuddly starry night Totoro and other Ghibli blankets set to keep you cozy in chilly months ahead

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Foreign tourist numbers drop in Osaka, despite record-setting highs from U.S. and Korea

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Starbucks Japan says sayonara to the Filone for new sandwiches and a Pumpkin Soupuccino

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Totoro and other Ghibli anime figure humidifiers return just in time for the dry season [Photos]

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Casio collaborates with a Kyoto foil master for a luxurious one million yen G-SHOCK

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Opening of new Gundam anime superstore in America postponed indefinitely

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McDonald's Japan officially changes its mascot's name…to Ronald McDonald

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Starbucks Japan keeps the Pumpkin Spice Latte alive this autumn

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Japanese Shinto ceremonial sand-digging in London celebrates start of British Library expansion

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Kyoto announces two-tier admission price plan for Nijo Castle, non-residents would pay twice as much

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Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person

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Japanese scientists grow sheet of heart muscle cells for world's first general-patient ReHeart-ing

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7-Eleven Japan goes viral for new Salted Caramel Nut Latte hack

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"We'd heard Japan's sentences are light" say foreign travelers arrested for Tokyo robberies

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Japan's first-ever conveyor-belt Sushi Bus announces Tokyo tour start date, reservations now open

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Foreign sports team competing in Japan finds critical uniform item at convenience store

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Pumpkin Soupuccino for autumn

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Sample lots of little Japanese dishes at this hidden all-you-can-eat lunch buffet in Shinjuku

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Toys R Us is leaving Japan after 35 years in the country

3 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new Pikachu Honey Cream Latte into the wild for new Pokémon collaboration

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Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan

25 days ago

Japan's new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine courses

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Japan now has facial-recognition ticket gates, but why aren't people using them?

6 days ago

Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods

9 days ago

Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]

9 days ago

New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month

15 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship

11 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new onigiri rice ball-shaped lunch bag for Kiki's Delivery Service fans

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How to watch Studio Ghibli's new anime in Japan, with a special after-dark outdoor screening for Halloween

24 days ago

Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country

3 months ago

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

10 months ago

Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there's only one place in the world where you can see it

2 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don't accept payment through Suica or other IC cards

2 months ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

3 months ago

Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir

28 days ago

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

11 months ago

Studio Ghibli's Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]

4 days ago

Foreign tourists get free Shinkansen tickets in Japan, and here's how to claim them

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Do Japan's new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?

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