”Make your parents cry” may not have been the assignment, but it was definitely the result of this important lesson.
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Does your Grandma go picking fights with wild boars?
Actually, he sort of found them.
With still no sign of the seven-year-old, some are doubting the accuracy of his parents’ account of where he was last seen.
With no sign yet of the seven-year-old, new details have emerged about the chain of events that led to the ongoing crisis.
You’d better come equipped with lots of decoy candy if you hope to escape this demonic daycare facility.
The weekend cannot come fast enough for these hilariously tired tots.
Explanation of what kind of person would love the job subtly tells readers that a lot of people would absolutely hate it.
Tokyo Disneyland is filled with loveable costumed characters, but last Friday the whole cast got upstaged by this little costumed guest.
Labels the country’s schools as stifling “salaryman training facilities.”
Despite all that he has faced in his life so far, this blossoming musician just wants to rock.
As shocking as it may sound to a Westerner’s ears, some Japanese kids continue bathing with their parents up until high school. It turns out, though, that doing so may have a positive impact on their grades.
A Japanese couple and their kids have a “family meeting” every month and take detailed notes with monthly goals and results. In true sitcom fashion, they end up surreal and hilarious.












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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
Adult entertainment guidance center in Tokyo also serves up great curry【Taste test】
Defrost a steak in 5 minutes without using heat or the microwave? What is this sorcery!?【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
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
Adult entertainment guidance center in Tokyo also serves up great curry【Taste test】
Defrost a steak in 5 minutes without using heat or the microwave? What is this sorcery!?【Video】
Giant wearable baby head, huge randoseru backpack part of empathy-boosting art exhibit in Japan
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Tokyo train stations get new Olympic melodies and signage for the Games
Uniqlo Japan’s lucky bag creates chaos at Tokyo store
Osaka to Fukuoka for less than 40 bucks? It’s possible with Japan’s overnight ferry
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
To ask or not to ask: The etiquette and law of using convenience store restrooms in Japan