Kids can learn about the construction and maintenance processes of multi-story residential buildings while earning their own currency.
family
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.




















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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Turn a rainy forecast into a blast at the Naruto & Boruto Ninja Village May Rain Festival 2026
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Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
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Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
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Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
First Shiba Inu police dog in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture now on duty[Video]
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Nightingale floors: The samurai intruder alarm system Japan’s had for centuries
Godzilla turns fuzzy for his 60th birthday with adorable results, we stop by to say hi
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New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo
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Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
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