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Will Studio Ghibli Films Stop Streaming in Russia?
For Studio Ghibli, Japan’s most famous animation house, the Russian connection runs deep. Miyazaki Hayao, co-founder of Ghibli and director

Survey: 70% Will Pass on Pricey New Japan Rail Pass
Japan Rail (JR) recently announced a significant price hike to its vaunted Japan Rail Pass. A new survey indicates that,

ZenMarket Abroad: Supporting Cosplayers Goldnova & Melbnova – ZenMarket.jp
The 2023 Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Expo recently wrapped up two of its exciting events in Gold Coast and

Enoshima’s Famous Train Changes Its Schedule, Confusing Residents
With tourism in Japan back in full swing, more people are flocking to scenic Kamakura than ever. So why is

Nintendo announces moratorium on Wii U repairs
With six years having passed since the release of the Switch, it seems like every other week there’s a rumor

Kimura Hana’s Mother Criticizes Oshi no Ko for Using Daughter’s Story
Kimura Kyōko, retired pro wrestler and mother of deceased pro wrestler Kimura Hana, has criticized a recent episode of the

Why is Japan’s Food Suddenly Infested with Frogs?
Residents of Japan are struggling to contend with rising prices on everything from heating to eggs. Now, they have another

Dad’s In the Bag: “Gruesome” Photo Makes Japan Twitter Laugh
We all have lapses in memory. But for one Japanese Twitter user, a lapse in memory turned into a moment

G7 Summit Shuts Down Garbage Cans, Lockers Across Japan
In the aftermath of a high-profile political assassination attempt, it’s understandable Japan would increase security. It makes even more sense