Meeting someone through games or social media is becoming just as normal as going to the playground.
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Kids can learn about the construction and maintenance processes of multi-story residential buildings while earning their own currency.
You can only buy this drink at four special stores, but there’s a word of warning for those who try it.
Here’s our parent-to-parent advice for anyone visiting the Expo with small children in tow.
Kids in tow but still need your coffee fix? Starbucks’ newest branch is the perfect location for families.
When your kids are acting like devils, Oni kara Denwa dispatches a demon to set them straight.
Three Frappuccinos for children, and a tiny condiment bar with syrups so little ones can customise their drinks like a grown-up.
Octopus dumpling stand finds out it’s not always easy helping others, but finds a way to do it anyway with some heartwarming help.
School is back in session in this Ehime mountain town, where the student body has dramatically expanded to a very small size.
Solo dad and his “devil twos” daughter take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto – is this a recipe for disaster?
Popular clothing brand offers loungewear and accessories to keep the whole family warm and snuggly heading into winter.




















Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Adult entertainment guidance center in Tokyo also serves up great curry【Taste test】
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
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
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Adult entertainment guidance center in Tokyo also serves up great curry【Taste test】
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more ways than one
World’s first moaning hiragana character either a stroke of genius or just plain weird【Video】
5 amazing health and beauty benefits of eating wasabi
Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe: A delicious stop on the most kawaii bullet train in Japan
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms