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Studio Ghibli unveils huge new sock collection featuring loads of anime characters

Totoro, Kiki, Calcifer and No Face are some of the faces that’ll put a spring in your step this spring.

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Tiger-man steals show at Japanese zoo’s safety training exercise【Video】

Everyone involved in this drill took their role seriously, especially the dude dressed in a tiger costume.

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Sumikko Gurashi origin book gets English/Japanese bilingual release, great for language learners

An adorable way to start reading Japanese, or just to spend some more time with the lovable Sumikko Gurashi cast.

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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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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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Recreate the Ghibli Museum at home in cute miniature form

New Miniature Art range also includes individual kits for the museum’s Cat Bus, Robot Soldier and Totoro in the ticket window.

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Ghibli Park Catbus picks up passengers for first time, with a very special number plate 【Videos】

New videos show Totoro’s anime bus in action, and it’s even cuter than we imagined.

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Japanese cake becomes a hit with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?

We find out if a cake that looks like an omusubi rice ball is worth your yen.

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Sakura Totoro tableware arrives in stores just in time for sakura season【Photos】

Even the Studio Ghibli mascot gets swept up in the springtime spirit.

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Japan’s Cat Day comes to Family Mart convenience stores with huge line of feline-fun sweets, drinks

Family Mart becomes “Family Nya-rt.”

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7-Eleven’s edible cat paw proves Japanese convenience store sweets are on a whole other level

New limited-edition  “meow parfait” captures the look and texture of a kitten paw for Cat Day.

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Spirited Away’s radish spirit dances as new Bubblebody figure from Studio Ghibli

Beloved minor character gets a starring role in new Studio Ghibli release, and there’s a red bucket hat in store too.

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Totoro sakura goods capture the beauty of Studio Ghibli cherry blossoms

This Ghibli anime character loves hanami flower-viewing as much as we do.

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Do Japan’s Sushi Manju sweets look as good as the packaging on the box?

Unusual case of false advertising surprises everyone in the office.

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The best Osaka souvenir is Okonomiyaki Senbei, and here’s why

No need to waste time shopping for souvenirs — this is the one thing you need to buy when in Osaka. 

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My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan

There is one item in this indigo collection that’s still available, though.

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Japan’s cutest bird becomes a Krispy Kreme sakura doughnut for cherry blossom season

Beloved shimaenaga “snow fairies” bring the kawaii to Krispy Kreme, but you’ll only find them at four stores in all of Japan.

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Ghibli Soot Sprite stickers use special Japanese washi paper for sticky realism

Plus, they only need water to adhere to surfaces.

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Sanrio’s lucky bag promises even more kawaii goods galore in 2024

We purchased a Pompompurin-themed bag to relive our childhood nostalgia and were pleasantly surprised at the practicality of the items.

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Pikachu pyjamas make this secret Pokémon fukubukuro lucky bag worth searching for

Proof that in Japan, Pokémon show up in unlikely places. 

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