Tonko House will take responsibility for bringing Kumamon’s exploits overseas in a future animation project.
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Japan’s spookiest yokai anime releases a range of gorgeous outfits just in time for Halloween.
Man asks for advice on how to marry a voice actress, gets told he could be a bachelor for life.
The Body Shop anthropomorphises a best-selling skincare item with Three Wizards and The Moisture Princess.
English-language video sparks tweet in which she worries about pressure to “kill the person I am.”
New merchandise proves it’s impossible for the beloved Pocket Monster icon to not look cute.
Investor expresses admiration for two of anime’s most iconic directors, has fans wondering if he’ll take inspiration from Evangelion or Gundam.
A rare case where it’s not Cinderella’s feet that everyone’s eyes are on.
Even in the biggest otaku mecca in the world, there’s a limit to how big the anime salutes are.
Answers to just a few questions, like whether or not you’re in the mood for something “rock-hard,” is all the information the free-to-use virtual assistant needs.
Singular devotion to maid-uniformed fan favorite results in a home like no other.
Apparently nothing makes Will Smith’ son feels like a martial arts hero like getting his credit card rejected.
Device scans your face for signs of blemishes to your beauty or trouble in your heart, and absolutely loves flirting with you.
Football is a team sport, so what better way to celebrate a score than with an anime technique to combine two heroes?
Japanese company’s gadget for summoning life force for your devices is awesome…but maybe too awesome to be real.
Looking at sexy anime and manga is a time-honored way of rubbing away work-caused stress in Japan, but you’re supposed to wait until after work.
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Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
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Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
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Anime girl English teacher Ellen-sensei becomes VTuber/VVTUber and NFT
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Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
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New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Starbucks Japan adds a Motto Frappuccino to the menu for a limited time
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Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
Tatami etiquette: Why you should never step on the threshold of a washitsu Japanese room
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