Characters from classic and modern installments of the Square Enix series show up in both charming pixel art and amazing hand-drawn forms.
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We buy clothes at Japan’s only Uniqlo location specializing in reused and remade clothing.
Warrior underwear loved by Robert De Niro, Billy Joel, and Madonna’s dancers are now available to purchase.
Small Japanese fashion brand gets a big boost in interest following Godzilla’s historic Oscar win.
Stylish school satchels with a distinctive Poké-flair can now be preordered for soon-to-be Pokémon trainers and students.
Shinji and three of his Eva co-pilots inspire unique shoes with high style and surprising functionality.
One person’s damier pattern is another person’s Ichimatsu, with all that entails in a post Mugen Train world.
Hayao Miyazaki includes message card for buyers of watch inspired by his first fully original film.
This fourth collaboration series with the Super Mario franchise adds 41 new styles to the mix including series antagonist Bowser for the first time.
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Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Osaka’s creepy cute mascot speaks for first time, adds more fuel the creepy OR cute debate【Video】
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
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Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word- We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese black curry “experiment” takes place at an unlikely restaurant branch in Tokyo
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers- Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Uniqlo opens its first Furugi Project secondhand clothing pop-up shop in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend- New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train- Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint- Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Which of these three terrifying characters do you want as the mascot of Osaka’s World Expo?
At this Kyoto shrine, be careful what you wish for—and how—, because you just might get it
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Tokyo restaurant’s crazy huge rice omelet has 600 grams (1.3 pounds) of rice
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
AKB48’s new idol outfits are so stylish everyone’s talking about the company that makes them
We visit Tomonoura, the scenic harbor town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo”【Photos】
Japanese black curry “experiment” takes place at an unlikely restaurant branch in Tokyo
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