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Poster for The Imaginary features a boy with blonde hair walking on a bridge made out of light.

Review: Studio Ponoc’s New ‘The Imaginary’ is Darkly Fantastical

Studio Ponoc, known as the "Ghibli Successor," is finally back with a new animated film. Can The Imaginary live up to its pedigree?
Egg cuisine culture in Japan

Why Tourists Are Smitten with Japan’s Popular Egg Cuisine

Forget sushi and ramen. More than ever, tourists to Japan are discovering the delectability of the country's egg-based dishes. Here's what to eat - and where to go - on your next trip.
Kanji written on flashcards

Japanese Language Still Very Popular, Says Duolingo

Duolingo is out with its most popular languages. Japan retained its fifth place position - but will one of its neighbors unseat it next year? Learn more, including what Japan thinks of its own English abilities.
The titular Boy and the Heron as well as Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One on a blank background next to text "King of the U.S. Box Office.'

Kings of the US Box Office: Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One

Japanese film is having a moment in North America, as Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One take 1st and 3rd at the box office.
Irreversible Damage article

Japanese Publisher Kadokawa Cancels Release Of Anti-Trans US Book

A notorious anti-trans book was about to make its way to Japan's shores - until employees at Kadokawa spoke up.

Tokyo Scores 3rd Highest On Global Power City Index

Tokyo is one of the world's great cities - something this year's Global Power City Index seems to back up.

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