Studio Ghibli's Donguri Kyowakoku releases charming photo frames featuring Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service. These intricately detailed frames allow you to blend your memories with iconic anime scenes.
Unicharm's new Sofy kit allows women to easily check for iron deficiency using menstrual blood. This innovative product could help travelers stay healthy during their Japan trip by identifying hidden health issues.
Experience a unique New Year's Eve in Japan! Tokyo MX will air 'Ring 2' with a Zen monk offering prayers for every on-screen death, aiming to ward off bad luck.
Discover the best places to see Mt. Fuji without climbing! From Tokyo's Mt. Takao to Shizuoka's Lake Tanuki, enjoy stunning views and outdoor activities.
Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty are teaming up with the Japan Sumo Association for exclusive merchandise. Available at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan stadium during the January tournament and online, these items offer a unique souvenir opportunity.
Experience 'Ghost in the Shell' like never before with gold leaf Japanese changing screens. These limited-edition art pieces blend cyberpunk anime with traditional craftsmanship.
Furuta's Hello Kitty Choco Eggs offer a sweet journey through Japanese pop culture. Each egg contains a collectible figure representing the Showa, Heisei, or Reiwa eras.
SoraNews24's Mr. Sato confronts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito at Tokyo Comic Con 2025, leading to an unexpected and hilarious bonding experience. The encounter culminates in an interview about Ito's role in the yakuza manga adaptation, Donketsu, now streaming on DMM TV.
Japan's otoshidama tradition gets a modern upgrade with 'Musubi' envelopes. These envelopes support disability employment, use recycled materials, and donate to children in need.
7-Eleven Japan is testing ramen-cooking robots in select stores. These Steama robots whip up a bowl of hot ramen in just 90 seconds, offering a quick and affordable alternative to restaurant ramen.
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