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.
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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?
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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