# studio ghibli (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover studio ghibli. Page: Feed: --- ## [Dragon Ball Z theme park, financed by Saudi Arabia, to be built in France](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/26/dragon-ball-z-theme-park-financed-by-saudi-arabia-to-be-built-in-france/) _2026-08-25 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ “You know of my interest in mangas,” says French president. It’s unusual for a single franchise to get an entire theme park of its own. Disneyland, of course, is a place for not only the Disney animated catalog, but also the various live-action properties the company now holds the rights to, such as Star Wars \[…\] ## [Japan tripled its departure tax to fund tourism but is using the money on cherry blossoms and bears](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/26/japan-tripled-its-departure-tax-to-fund-tourism-but-is-using-the-money-on-cherry-blossoms-and-bears/) _2026-08-25 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Questions are being raised over whether money from foreign tourists is being used as intended. On 1 July, Japan increased its departure tax for everyone flying out of the country, raising it from 1,000 yen (US$6.28) to 3,000 yen per departure, with the cost included in the price of the airfare. While the threefold increase \[…\] ## [Amid foreign sex tourist rise, Japanese government considering outlawing paying for prostitution](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/25/amid-foreign-sex-tourist-rise-japanese-government-considering-outlawing-paying-for-prostitution/) _2026-08-25 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ No selling should also mean no buying, expert panel says. Common sense would suggest that if there’s something that’s been judged as unacceptable enough within a society for there to be a blanket ban on its sale, that buying it should be illegal too, right? Like, if the law says that “Under no circumstances can \[…\] ## [Police in Japan looking for who’s responsible for dumping 80 loaves of bread on side of road \[Video\]](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/25/police-in-japan-looking-for-whos-responsible-for-dumping-80-loaves-of-bread-on-side-of-road-video/) _2026-08-25 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Weird crime could lead to seriously dangerous results. Tottori Prefecture’s Daisen-Oki National Park is one of the most beautiful places in western Japan, offering visitors amazing views of mountains and forests. Bizarrely, though, this month the scenery has repeatedly featured huge amounts of dumped bread. On August 14, National Parks Foundation workers discovered 30 loaves \[…\] ## [Pikachu and other Pokémon evolve into hydration types with Thermos drinkware collaboration \[Pics\]](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/25/pikachu-and-other-pokemon-evolve-into-hydration-types-with-thermos-drinkware-collaboration-pics/) _2026-08-25 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ A very cute, super effective way to keep your drinks as cold/hot as you want them. Every Pokémon species has a “type” that reflects its powers and abilities. As an Electric-type, for example, Pikachu can use attacks like Thunderbolt and Electro Ball. Fire-type Charizard’s repertoire, meanwhile, consists of moves such as Inferno and Heat Wave. \[…\] ## [Turn octopus, spaghetti, and more of your favorite foods into crackers with Senbei Maker 2](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/25/turn-octopus-spaghetti-and-more-of-your-favorite-foods-into-crackers-with-senbei-maker-2/) _2026-08-25 · Master Blaster · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ You haven’t truly eaten a food until you’ve made it into a cracker. Who doesn’t love a good cracker? They’re dry, portable, can be customized with a vast range of toppings, or be used as toppings themselves. But the current range of commercially available crackers could be better. It seems the cracker industry is largely \[…\] ## [Data suggests increased bear sightings have led to a decrease in mountain climbers across Japan](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/25/data-suggests-increased-bear-sightings-have-led-to-a-decrease-in-mountain-climbers-across-japan/) _2026-08-24 · Krista Rogers · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ In one region, the number of climbers has even decreased by an unbearable 34 percent since 2024. As bears have been increasingly encroaching on human spaces around Japan in recent years, the government has ramped up safety and awareness efforts and some entities have been going to extreme lengths to keep them away. The constant \[…\] ## [Nephew of Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki serves up Totoro Shaved Ice in Tokyo](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/25/nephew-of-studio-ghibli-director-hayao-miyazaki-serves-up-totoro-shaved-ice-in-tokyo/) _2026-08-24 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Find out if these limited-edition sweets uphold the family reputation for quality and creativity. If you’re a Studio Ghibli fan in Japan, one place you should definitely put on your list of places to visit is Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory. Currently owned and run by the nephew of Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, Shirohige’s has two \[…\] ## [Nike x One Piece collection brings Devil Fruits to sneakers and streetwear in Japan](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/24/nike-x-one-piece-collection-brings-devil-fruits-to-sneakers-and-streetwear-in-japan/) _2026-08-24 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ One Piece sets sail for global domination with a Nike collection inspired by the manga and anime’s superpowers. One Piece fans will soon be able to slip into some awesome powers from the world of manga and anime, thanks to a new collection from Nike inspired by Devil Fruits. The new Nike x One Piece \[…\] ## [Winnie the Pooh cosplays as Yuzuru Hanyu for new plushie collaboration](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/24/winnie-the-pooh-cosplays-as-yuzuru-hanyu-for-new-plushie-collaboration/) _2026-08-24 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Apparently it’s not a bother at all for Pooh Bear to dress up like the Japanese skating star. Yuzuru Hanyu’s fondness for Winnie the Pooh is well known, and the Japanese figure skating legend’s fanbase has created a tradition of showering the ice with plushies of the character after his performances. But is Pooh Bear \[…\] ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/i70J1eb8QNsH) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program returns after six years with free tours and festival experiences](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/23/narita-airport-brings-back-free-sightseeing-tours-after-six-years-with-a-japanese-festival-experience-option/) _2026-08-23 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Immerse yourself in a lesser-known side of Japan, minutes away from the famous international airport. Narita City in Tokyo’s neighbouring Chiba Prefecture tends to be overlooked as a travel destination, with a lot of overseas visitors bypassing it on their way in and out of the country through Narita Airport. The area around the airport \[…\] ## [Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/23/japans-double-decker-portable-rice-cooker-bento-maker-is-better-than-ever-with-new-version/) _2026-08-22 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Now there’s even more to be thankful to Thanko for. Japanese gadget maker Thanko has repeatedly shown its knack for innovations to be grateful for, but the company’s best idea of all is arguably its One-Person Rice Cooker Series. These compact kitchen appliances let you cook enough rice for a single serving, and their easy \[…\] ## [Wait, some Shinkansen trains already have private booths that only cost 1,500 yen for an hour?](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/22/wait-some-shinkansen-trains-already-have-private-booths-that-only-cost-1500-yen-for-an-hour/) _2026-08-22 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ High-speed serenity has been low-key available on the Shinkansen for a long time with hardly anyone noticing it. A new Supreme Class is coming to Shinkansen trains this fall, offering luxurious private cabins for those with deep pockets. It turns out, though, that some bullet trains in Japan have quietly had available private booths for \[…\] ## [German woman rescued from Mt. Fuji after suffering altitude sickness symptoms, hiking to peak anyway](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/22/german-woman-rescued-from-mt-fuji-after-suffering-altitude-sickness-symptoms-hiking-to-peak-anyway/) _2026-08-22 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Visited same medical center on way up and down the mountain. August 20 was a bad day for good judgement on Mt. Fuji. We already looked at the story of a 7-year-old Japanese boy whose dad left him to fend for himself on the side of Japan’s tallest mountain, and it turns out that on \[…\] ## [KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi collection that takes moon-viewing to extreme levels](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/22/kfc-japan-unveils-new-tsukimi-collection-that-takes-moon-viewing-to-extreme-levels/) _2026-08-22 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Eggs run wild for this ever-evolving Japanese tradition. As we head towards autumn in Japan, the change of seasons brings with it one of the country’s most famous seasonal events: Tsukimi, or “Moon Viewing”. Traditionally, Tsukimi, which takes place on 25 September this year, involves seasonal foods like round dango rice dumplings, which people enjoy \[…\] ## [Masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases officially licensed anime versions in Japan and U.S.](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/22/masturbatory-aid-maker-tenga-releases-officially-licensed-anime-versions-in-japan-and-u-s/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Hey, look who’s coming to Tenga! Fans of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt had to wait a long time for a follow-up to the anime series’ initial 2010 season. It wasn’t until 15 years later, in the summer of 2025, that New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt finally arrived. However, with the sequel series having \[…\] ## [The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/the-japanese-government-is-ending-its-cool-japan-fund-program/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Cool Japan’s mission has been accomplished, but not because of Cool Japan. Back in 2013, the Japanese government’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry had an idea. What if they created a program to promote the appealing aspects of Japanese culture, including pop culture, to people around the world? This wasn’t going to be a \[…\] ## [Kyoto’s Meiji-era mansion opens a private tearoom with stained glass for just one day](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/kyotos-meiji-era-mansion-opens-a-private-tearoom-with-stained-glass-for-just-one-day/) _2026-08-21 · Elliot Hale · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ A rare East-meets-West tea ceremony in a seldom seen tearoom. A country’s culture is often deep and never-ending, always with new facets to explore, but the point where two cultures meet and blend is no less fascinating. In the case of Japan, it has led to things like the tradition of yoshoku (Western dishes adapted \[…\] ## [7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/7-year-old-boy-left-behind-on-mt-fuji-by-his-own-dad/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Police not pleased with plan of leaving elementary schooler unattended for hours on Japan’s tallest mountain. “This summer, I hiked Mt. Fuji with my dad!” sounds like a pretty cool opening for a kid’s how-I-spent-my-summer-vacation essay. The composition gets less heartwarming, though, if it concludes with “And then I got to meet some policemen after \[…\] ## [Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/sushi-bus-japans-first-conveyor-belt-bus-lets-you-eat-sushi-while-sightseeing-around-tokyo/) _2026-08-21 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Jiro dreams of sushi, but he never would’ve dreamed of this. When you’re visiting Japan on a tight schedule and trying to pack as much as possible into your short time here, being able to do two things at once can be a timesaver. It can also become a weird, surreal and Japan-only experience, if \[…\] ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rxUH5oOC1Pxh) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Ninja theme park suddenly closes in Japan, shadow warriors undone by shady real estate deals](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/ninja-theme-park-suddenly-closes-in-japan-shadow-warriors-undone-by-shady-real-estate-deals/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ If only some justice-loving shinobi had put a stop to things before Ise Ninja Kingdom had to shut down. It would seem like right now would be a great time to operate a ninja theme park in Japan. With the yen at its lowest value in decades, the country is receiving record-breaking numbers of foreign \[…\] ## [Burger King Japan brings back its insane all-you-can-eat One Pounder Challenge](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/burger-king-japan-brings-back-its-insane-all-you-can-eat-one-pounder-challenge/) _2026-08-20 · Elliot Hale · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Can you eat more than 12 mega burgers in just 45 minutes for a chance at winning the national final? Fast-food enthusiasts, please prepare yourselves: Burger King Japan’s legendary One Pounder Challenge is back for its third and final round in 2026, and it’s as gloriously tasty as ever. The star of this all-you-can-eat extravaganza \[…\] ## [You can send your suitcase from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Shinkansen for same-day delivery… but it’ll cost you](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/you-can-send-your-suitcase-from-tokyo-to-kyoto-on-the-shinkansen-for-same-day-delivery-but-itll-cost-you/) _2026-08-20 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Overlooked luggage-forwarding service will become easier to use this autumn, especially for tourists staying in private rentals like Airbnbs. A ride on the Shinkansen is one of the most enjoyable ways to get around Japan, but the only downside is having to deal with your luggage during the journey. There does appear to be light \[…\] ## [Why do foreign tourists queue up to eat at Tokyo Little House?](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/why-do-foreign-tourists-queue-up-to-eat-at-tokyo-little-house-2/) _2026-08-20 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Little converted Japanese house has a very big following. With tourism booming in Japan, so too are some of the country’s cafes and restaurants that have become popular on social media. For locals who aren’t tapped into the inbound-tourist algorithm, though, the places that are now attracting queues can be a bit of a mystery, \[…\] ## [Japanese man arrested after pretending to be foreigner while trying to rob convenience store](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/japanese-man-arrested-after-pretending-to-be-foreigner-while-trying-to-rob-convenience-store/) _2026-08-20 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Attempt to pass himself off as a foreigner reveals possible link to another crime too. In the early morning hours of August 18, at around 2:30 a.m., a lone man walked into the Oizumi Yoshida branch of Japanese convenience store chain Lawson in the town of Oizumi, Gunma Prefecture. The only other person in the \[…\] ## [Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/anime-fans-can-now-wear-a-seiko-watch-inspired-by-japans-one-piece-shinkansen/) _2026-08-20 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Beautiful timepiece combines two things Japan is famous for: anime and precision timekeeping. If you love Japanese bullet trains as much as you love anime/manga One Piece and classic Japanese timepieces, then there’s a brand new collector’s item to add to your wish list: a Seiko watch inspired by the One Piece Shinkansen. The watch \[…\] ## [“New York-style” tsukimi mochi burgers to appear at Wendy’s Japan this fall](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/new-york-style-tsukimi-mochi-burgers-to-appear-at-wendys-japan-this-fall/) _2026-08-20 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ A fusion of Japanese and American influences is converging to kick off moon-viewing burger season. Japan is understandably fond of its indigenous culinary culture. However, it’s also a nation with an unabashed enthusiasm for adopting tasty foods that originated overseas, so it’s not uncommon for hamburger chains in Japan to lean into the American-ness of \[…\] ## [7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/7-eleven-japan-brings-back-best-selling-flat-croissant-that-became-a-hit-on-social-media/) _2026-08-19 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Meet the newest Japanese convenience store find that’s soon to flood your feed. If you’ve been scrolling through social media looking for the latest convenience store food find, there’s a good chance you might soon see an unusual-looking pastry from 7-Eleven taking over your feed. The pastry goes by the Japanese name “Karikku Juwassan”, combining \[…\] ## [Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/studio-ghibli-unveils-new-interactive-stationery-dioramas-that-bring-anime-movies-to-life-on-your-desk/) _2026-08-19 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away characters set the scene for desktop adventures with special details that fans will love. Studio Ghibli has a remarkable talent for conjuring up delightfully charming animated worlds, drawing us into the intriguing lives of the characters in ways that are both intimate and magical. Now there’s an enticing way \[…\] ## [Pokémon and Polaroid reveal collaboration with adorable Pikachu and Eeveelution camera and film](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/19/pokemon-and-polaroid-reveal-collaboration-with-adorable-pikachu-and-eeveelution-camera-and-film/) _2026-08-19 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Soon you’ll be able to use your Pokémon camera to take Pokémon photos, and then keep them in a Pokémon album too. The Pokémon franchise is built on the idea that there’s a lot of cool stuff in the world, and the only way to find it is to get out there and start looking. \[…\] ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QKjEIPN4qKqO) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [New Shinkansen Supreme Class private cabins get try-before-you-ride displays at Tokyo, other stations](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/19/new-shinkansen-supreme-class-private-cabins-get-try-before-you-ride-displays-at-tokyo-other-stations/) _2026-08-19 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Wondering if this extra luxury on your Japan trip is worth the extra ticket cost? Here’s a free way to find out. Japan’s fastest trains are getting an extra dash of fanciness this fall, as the Shinkansen is adding private and semi-private cabins to the connected Tokaido and Sanyo bullet train lines that stretch from \[…\]