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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.

As for the Nonbiri/Laid-back part of the name, that’s because JR is billing this as a pass for people looking for an “unhurried” style of travel, as the pass can be used for regular and rapid-class ...

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A rare chance to see this temple-within-a-temple that’s off the beaten tourist track. Kyoto is one of Japan’s top travel destinations, and with good reason, as the city boasts the densest distribution ...

The first of those is going to be going into service this summer at the Hotel Vison in the town of Taki, Mie Prefecture. With Calpis being refreshingly sweet but not as sugary as cola, it’s a drink ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Itohkyuemon leads the way when it comes to matcha ice creams and parfaits. Ever since matcha began to boom in popularity around the globe, green tea lovers from overseas have had Uji in Kyoto on their ...

Still, it would be nice to go to Tatebayashi and check out its wares in person if possible, and hopefully get some free soy sauce candy too. One upcoming event where the candies will be is the ...