A Sumo Wrestler’s Tail: Studio Ghibli short anime film gets a new merchandise collection

Now you can own some of Ghibli’s rarest and cutest anime characters.

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Sakura Pizza from Domino’s Pizza Japan is here, but is it any good?【Taste test】

A pizza like none we’ve ever had before arrives just in time for cherry blossom season.

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Nagoya elementary students caught defrauding classmate for nearly 1 million yen

Money spent on souvenir tokens and Canadian currency.

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Legendary shojo manga classics get reprints as miniature capsule toys with full-volume contents

Small packages contain a huge dose of girls’ comics history and nostalgia.

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We try a sakura drink from a Japanese coffeehouse chain that isn’t Starbucks

Local chain from Harajuku proves it can cherry blossom with the best of them.

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Beardless Hayao Miyazaki has on-brand answer to what he likes about The Boy and the Heron【Video】

Smooth-faced Studio Ghibli director has mini interview with producer Toshio Suzuki.

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Starbucks has a mochi ice cream Frappuccino? New hanami dango hack goes viral in Japan

Secret dessert drink becomes a hit, but it’s only available to those who know how to order it.

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Krispy Kreme Japan reveals mouthwatering sakura donuts for springtime snacking

Some are for all of Japan to enjoy, while others are available in one town only.

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Toll fees officially added to Mt. Fuji hiking trail

Required fees will be in place by the start of hiking season, and probably won’t be the only thing you’ll need to pay for to see the sunrise from the summit.

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Extreme Budget Travel! Can you do a trip to Manila with 50,000 yen (US$333)? – Part 1

Go takes a short weekend trip to the Philippines and enjoys delicious food and more.

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Domino’s Pizza is offering a Sakura Pizza for cherry blossom season

A sweet and cheesy treat arrives in time for cherry blossom viewing season.

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Kyoto’s Nishiki Market has great bento boxed lunches, and here are our top 3 picks

Whether you’re looking to eat in the park, along the river, or on the Shinkansen, “Kyoto’s Kitchen” has you covered.

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New Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron exhibits unveiled at Ghibli Park

Some of the studio’s most magical characters step into the spotlight.

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An overnight trip on the Sunrise Izumo, Japan’s awesome Tokyo-Shimane sleeper train【Photos】

Mr. (and Mrs.) Sato ride the overnight rails back to his hometown on one of Japan’s coolest cross-country travel options.

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Upskirt photos lead Japanese high school to redesign cheerleader uniforms

Ahead of Japan’s national baseball tournament, one school’s strategy sessions includes a plan to prevent peeping photography.

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Pokémon travel gear lineup includes transformable pillows to keep your neck comfy and heart happy

If you’re taking a trip, Pikachu and some of his pals want to tag along.

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Japan ready to revolutionize toast again with sweet red bean butter sheets

Starting your day with Bourbon remains a great idea.

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Starbucks releases final sakura Frappuccino in Japan for 2024 hanami season

A hanami cherry blossom viewing like no other.

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It looks like fish, but does it taste like it? Imitation tuna almost breaks our minds 【Taste test】

Try this fish substitute if you’re trying to cut back on seafood!

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Japanese ramen chain elevates convenience store food with new microwaveable noodles【Taste test】

Over a year in the making, these noodles bring the taste of Japan’s most popular ramen chain into your kitchen.

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