FOOD
$650 Watermelon?! The History of Luxury Fruit in Japan
Would you pay $20 for a bunch of grapes? Or $650 for a watermelon? Many people in Japan do. Here's more on…
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ENTERTAINMENT
Original Fujiko Voice Actress From ‘Lupin III’ Passes Away
Masuyama Eiko, 88, has passed away. As Fujiko in Lupin III, she voiced one of the most recognizable female anime characters in…
ENTERTAINMENT
Oscar Noms for Miyazaki’s Boy and the Heron, Godzilla
Hot on the heels of its victory at the Golden Globes, Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron receives an Oscar nomination, alongside…
ENTERTAINMENT
The Boy and the Heron Wins Best Animated at the Golden Globes
Anime is having a moment at the Golden Globes Awards, with three nominations - and a victory!
ENTERTAINMENT
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…
ENTERTAINMENT
Studio Ghibli Announces Surprise Acquisition by Nippon TV
Animation giant Studio Ghibli, fresh off a new film, is now announcing its acquisition by Nippon TV following decades of independence.
ENTERTAINMENT
Miyazaki Already Brainstorming New Film Post-The Boy and the Heron
The assumption has been that The Boy and the Heron would be Miyazaki Hayao's last film. Now, Ghibli VP Nishioka Junichi suggests…
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: With Miyazaki’s New “How Do You Live/The Boy and the Heron”, a Master Returns
After a decade, master director Miyazaki Hayao is back with a full-length animated film. How does the mysterious How Do You Live…