Once again, our Japanese-language reporters ride along a razor-thin line of reasoning and derail right into a valuable life lesson.
Makoto Shinkai’s latest hit is still hitting the high numbers, and hitting fans in the feels.
Kids are given one less plane ticket than there are members of their family, and their responses are heartwarming.
Survey being held to determine which of six different furisode designs will go into production.
Chilly glares during chilly weather in an attempt to establish who’s really in charge.
Traditional fashion meets contemporary cool in a variety of eye-catching fabrics and patterns.
Does Japan’s legal system force suspects to confess, even if they didn’t commit the crime?
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It’s time to take a break from that office report and treat your eyes to some floppy ears and cotton tails.
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