light novels
Light novel series Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon makes the jump to anime.
Japanese companies tend to frown on workers having a side job, but this time there’s something to smile about.
I Was Called to a Delicious Alternate World by the Too-Cute Devil Lord isn’t an actual light novel title yet, but it’s only a matter of time, data analysis shows.
Fantasy tale provides best of both worlds with a story that students both can and will want to read.
Fan-focused food fun is a 30th-birthday party for the fantasy franchise, and also the only restaurant in Japan where you can DRINK jellyfish.
Ordinary schoolgirl sets out to save fantasy world from an evil dragon while readers set out on the path to learn English.
Twitter debate shows that one person’s eye candy is another’s visual garbage.
Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.
Industry veteran blames Internet talent scouting for massive young adult literature rewrites by people who aren’t supposed to be writing.
Publisher nixes two of the most common storytelling tricks in the anime playbook in attempt to create something adults can enjoy.
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One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Japanese man arrested for fraud after creating female AI-image persona to sell dating advice【Vid】
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
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Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
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Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】- Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】- Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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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】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
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