Latest volume in Hayao Miyazaki Image Board Series traces the pre-history of Nausicaa, with over 50 never-before-seen Hayao Miyazaki illustrations.

Stories in Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism tag.

Weekly. Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid; New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan ...

Legends say Sai no Kawara exists on the border between the realms of the living and the dead, but the map says it’s in Tottori.. Our Japanese-language reporter Ikuna Kamezawa was born and grew up in ...

Starting with the most affordable of the bunch, Seiji bit into Family Mart’s 110-yen (US$1.05) Melon Bread with Pearl Sugar, which is made by baked goods company Pasco Shikishima.There’s a quick ...

Speaking of sangria, many people probably don’t realize this but the simple act of letting fruit soak in wine to make the popular beverage at home without a license is technically illegal in ...

An easy way to make your already easy meal even more delicious.. Instant ramen has a unique space in Japan’s food culture. On one hand, it’s a quick, cheap, and easy-to-make hot meal, but on the other ...

Classic children’s literature star takes big appetite to McDonald’s.. We’ve seen a number of McDonald’s Japan’s Happy Meal toys featuring beloved children’s franchises such as Chiikawa, Super Mario, ...

Considering how ultra-condensed it is, you might be wondering how well the paper holds up. Judging by the reviews for the Super Long Pulp 6x Roll 300m on Amazon Japan, all of the comments seem ...

So yes, the Dormy Inn Premium Kanda continues the tradition of breakfast excellence we previously experienced at the chain’s Mt. Fuji and Nagoya locations.In talking with the staff, they said that ...

Kitty-chan brings the cuteness to this beauty product collaboration.. Hello Kitty may be celebrating her 50th birthday this year, but the Sanrio star is in no way slowing down in her role as ...

Yearly. Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer; Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers ...