Escape from Tokyo – Another story: Victory beach trip【Photos】
After seeing how far away from Tokyo we could get with 5,000 yen, (US$33.80), the winner of our challenge hits the beach. The other day, two of our Japanese-language reporters,…
Creepy-cute collaboration brings Labubu and Myaku-Myaku together【Photos】
Osaka Expo 2025 mascot fuses with the international sensation in an eye-catching, eye-covered way. Given the country’s seemingly limitless love for cute characters, you might be surprised to hear that…
Chinese papercutting Totoro T-shirts make their way to Japan【Photos】
Previously exclusive to Ghibli specialty shops outside of Japan, five designs featuring Totoro and No Face make their Japan debut. In addition to cute figurines and charming housewares, Studio Ghibli…
World’s Smallest Park teaches us a valuable lesson about the power of community in Japan
Yes, the park is in this photo, and its impact is greater than its size. If you’re looking for the World’s Largest Park, you’ll need to head up to Northeast…