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We would like to humbly request more anime x traditional Japanese craft pairings after this.
The Studio Ghibli classic turns out to be a perfect motif for Japan’s centuries-old “flower cards.”
Now one of the most influential firms in the video game industry, few know of the company’s past struggles.
With global phenomenon like the Mario and Pokemon franchises under their belts, it’s easy to forget about Nintendo’s humble beginnings as a producer of traditional Japanese playing cards. This year the company goes back to their roots in their 2014 company brochure with beautiful artwork that celebrates both the old and the new.
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Mt. Fuji festival to combine fireworks and cherry blossoms for unforgettably beautiful night
Studio Ghibli gives anime lovers a happy ending with new Whisper of the Heart music box
Japan’s plum blossom season is here, and after-dark garden is one of the best spots to see them
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Japan’s new Hello Kitty and Sanrio smartwatches are cutewatches too【Photos】- Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
- Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence
- Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Updated Japan cherry blossom forecast maps move up predicted start of sakura season
Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo- Sanrio Pompompurin purin custard pudding sweets sound doubly delicious, look like pooch bottoms
- It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Sanrio stars appear on new canvas for cuteness with Samantha Vega handbag collaboration【Photos】
Everyday Japanese cafe chain’s seasonal sakura sweets look amazing from every angle…except one
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Ghibli Park will let fans cook in the real-world Totoro house kitchen for special event
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
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Pokémon Slowpoke Powdered Rice Topping tastes like liquid for noodles【Taste test】
All-you-can-eat Häagen Dazs among 200 other frozen foods at Osaka’s Chin! Suru Restaurant【Pics】
In downtown Tokyo, we talk to a guy who says he’s from Orion’s belt, get called an “idiot”
Is Starbucks Japan’s new sakura matcha Frappuccino a green tea lover’s dream?
Mt. Fuji festival to combine fireworks and cherry blossoms for unforgettably beautiful night
12 must-have life-size anime figures to complete any otaku’s collection
Hokkaido’s Shikaribetsuko Kotan — the beautiful village of ice that melts away in the spring
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