high school students
Survey sheds light on who the most popular voices in anime are among boys and girls these days.
Pressured to review outdated prohibitions, an entire prefecture says goodbye to “relics of the past”.
Typically, students are encouraged to report bullying to the adults, but what do you do when the adult is the bully?
Heartwarming tale of a boy who grew up to have the last laugh, and get rich off the experience as well.
They argue that high school graduates and deferred students deserve a boost considering the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Yes, the slide is built on school desks stacked on top of each other, but that just makes the ride even more thrilling.
A uniform that goes against all the school regulations.
Tokyo is a magnet for the fashion-conscious crowd but none of them are as fashion-forward as 15-year-old Hikaru.



















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
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A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Anime about nasty contract surprises gets real-life credit card with nasty contract surprises
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Cafe next to Tokyo Station offers all-you-can-eat tarts, and Mr. Sato is ready for his desserts
Burgers soaked in a plate of hot cheese served at American Diner Andra in Tokyo
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Japan’s life-size moving Gundam is closing soon, and the last tickets are about to go on sale
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times