Heartfelt melody and sweet design features capture the magic of Jiji’s shop. At the centre of Studio Ghibli’s 1989 film Kiki’s Delivery Service is a young witch called Kiki, but in the years since the
As newest Metroid game hits store shelves, Nintendo celebrates with cool and clever merch line. December 4 was a happy day for Metroid fans, and in more ways than one. Not only was it the release date
Usually you have to head to the store to see your options for this win-win-win Japanese shopping custom, but Starbucks has made it extra-easy. In Japan, there’s a common practice of supermarkets and t
Even at the cheapest option, you’re getting a fantastic deal. With its hearty pork bone broth noodles and unique dining experience, whereby customers are able to order, dine, and interact with staff a
Mario is also taking over the Sonic train as part of collaboration with JR. Mt. Fuji may be the most recognizable natural symbol of Japan, but if we’re throwing man-made ones into the mix, the Shinkan
Mr. Sato heads to one of Japan’s biggest Chinatowns to see how things are following China’s travel advisory. The Chinese government recently made a statement telling citizens not to travel to Japan, w
Fast food chain’s first-ever Christmas restaurant serves to break away from the nation’s fried chicken tradition. With December already upon us, Christmas is just weeks away, which means one thing in
What’s behind Japan’s continuing slide down the list? Every year EF Education First, a Switzerland-based company that provides language learning services and assistance in countries around the world,
Studio Ghibli-themed bakery puts a tasty spin on Japan’s Christmas cake tradition. With December here, it’s time to not only get serious about Christmas shopping, but also Christmas cakes. In Japan, t
Shhh…don’t let anyone know we told you about the secrets you can find inside New Days. Whenever anyone talks about Japanese convenience store chains, they’re usually referring to one of the nation’s t
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