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Two accused perverts make a break for it by running along Tokyo train tracks on the same day.
Shiro Usazaki understands fans are upset about the series ending, but asks them to keep those feelings to themselves.
Act Age comes to an abrupt end with final chapter to be published three days after author’s arrest.
If you’re not sure if that old man is really in need of assistance, you don’t have to be the one to help.
Countermeasure promises to bring attention to the specific part of the train where the groping is taking place.
Helpful guide from a Japanese man who’s stepped in to stop groping on more than one occasion.
Video shows more than a dozen men getting immediately and physically punished for violating subway rules.
Nationwide contest attracts more than 580 entries to combat one of Japan’s most shameful social phenomena.

















Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
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Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
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Never been into a girl’s room before? Then this reference photo book is for you
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Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos]
Never been into a girl’s room before? Then this reference photo book is for you
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
No school trip? No problem! Japanese students to go on a virtual school trip in Minecraft instead
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
In Kyoto, “Hey, you’ve got a really nice watch” is NOT a compliment, Japanese businessman says
Private open-air bath is the crowning gem at this Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo
Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?
Japan’s cat robot waiters meow when you pat them, and we find out why【Video】
What was this Attack on Titan giant doing at a protest in Hong Kong?
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