University of Tokyo lecturer suggests giving cars big cartoon eyes will make them safer

The cars have eyes.

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Government survey finds teleworking at least once per week raises Japanese worker happiness level

On the flip side, the number of mental health illnesses diagnosed that are attributed to work-related stress also continues to rise.

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Japanese government proposes raising age of consent from its current 13 years old

Revisions would also make it easier for victims of sexual assault to file charges.

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Ghibli Park abolishes ticket lottery system, creates new multi-zone pass

New ticket system is a mixed bag for fans of Studio Ghibli anime.

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One Piece singer Ado announces partnership to bring her music to the U.S., rest of the world【Vid】

Mysterious singing sensation addresses fans in English in special video message.

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 12: Workwear【SoraHouse】

What’s the most appropriate clothing for renovating a property in Japan?

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Japanese monaka ice cream looks very different in Hokkaido

Does the corniest ice cream on the market really capture the taste of the region?

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Pokémon’s official baby brand opens Monpoké Marché, its first long-term, physical store in Odaiba

This store-in-a-store is for all of the littlest Pokémon lovers in your life, with play and rest areas to entertain the whole family. 

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Rune Naito, the man who pioneered concept of ‘kawaii’, to have 90th anniversary art exhibition

The artist said to have created the kawaii aesthetic will feature in an exhibition celebrating his 90th birthday.

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We really have a lot to learn from Japanese Mascot Character Parliament 【Video】

Parliament without everyone fighting like cats and dogs and otters and bears and beavers and…

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Fights break out at Japanese fight festival

The first rule of fight festival is: No fighting!

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Japanese company gives paid vacation to attend idol concerts, e-sport tournaments, other fan events

Oshi kyuka will be good for employees and the customers they serve, boss says.

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Uniqlo reveals new line of Spy x Family T-shirts for adult and kid fans of the hit anime【Photos】

Anya takes center stage, but the newest member of the Forger household is represented too.

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Return to Fukushima: Decontaminated town reopens to residents, but is anybody living there?

If you ever wanted to live in a post-apocalyptic zombie film, now’s your chance.

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Hot coffee finally returns to Tohoku, Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains

Travelers can once again enjoy a fresh cup of coffee while zooming across northeastern Japan.

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Can Daiso’s mini washing machine wash your jocks and socks?

Testing out Japan’s famous 100-yen store item with something other than makeup sponges.  

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Dreaming of a metal Christmas? Osaka hotel offering heavy metal themed festive buffet

All sweets in the buffet are named after a legendary heavy metal band.

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Tokyo’s Happo-en Garden to hold fall festival, including koyo illuminations, pop-up bars

If you want to experience the beauty of fall within the big city, this is the place!

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We buy Amazon’s lowest-rated smartphone “Eye-view Camera Hat” for easy, hands-free videography

And while it is, indeed, hands-free, it has a few other problems…

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New Japanese KitKat uses cacao grown in Tokyo

There’s made in Japan and then there’s really made in Japan. 

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