Kids can learn about the construction and maintenance processes of multi-story residential buildings while earning their own currency.
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Tokyo team asked for memories about dads and baseball, found out they’re not all good ones.
Solo dad and his “devil twos” daughter take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto – is this a recipe for disaster?
Thanks to the experience and a new oshi, 25 years of mother-daughter conflict began to evaporate in seconds.
Questions explore the ongoing impact of the pandemic on family traditions and what people plan to spend the most money on for celebrations.
After previously taking part in all kinds of prep work, Seiji finally experiences the culmination of his fellow team members’ hard work and dreams.
Seiji revisits his musician roots while discovering how the individuals of one local community have built a lasting celebration of music and family.
Unfortunately forgetful granny’s hidden treasure box did not contain tissues, so you’ll want to grab some of your own.
The law also pressures workplaces to make child care leave policies transparent to soon-to-be parents.
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Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
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Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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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
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Tottori’s shrines have some of the most adorable charms you’ve ever seen!
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Masahiko Ozumi Paris in Osaka makes the comfiest desserts around
Can the Japanese government make AI-generated Ghibli images illegal?
No panty shots, under any circumstances, please, says anime’s creator to animation staff
We got our hands on the new and rare 1/12th scale model of a Japanese post box
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