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

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 ...

Stories in Shinkansen ice cream tag. Weekly. Tokyo day-trip hot springs: Beautiful Mt. Fuji-view bath is just one highway bus stop from Shibuya ...

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 ...

Cultural confusion is still cultural. Having come off a grand success with his latest DIY drinking party for under 1,000 yen (US$9), known as a “senbero” in Japanese, our Senbero Meister Mr. Sato has ...

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Up next is 7-Eleven’s Crisp Melon Bread (with European Cultured Butter), produced by Delica Chef, a subsidiary of House Foods.This is the premium-priced option of the bunch, retailing for 118 yen (hey ...

According to the website, you can get about 12 Short-sized cups out of it, and there’s no need to return it.The customization options for the Coffee Pot Service are applicable for the Coffee Traveler ...

All in all, you’ll definitely want to gauge your student’s energy levels throughout their stay, especially if they’ve just arrived from Japan and may have jet lag. As anyone who’s spent significant ...

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 ...

Arguably one of Japan’s most famous flower destinations, we would be remiss to not include it on this list. While generally more known for its wisteria, during early summer, 500 varieties and 2,500 ...