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Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us

You don’t want to be in an argument when your partner has control of your outfit of the day.

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How to get a date in Japan, according to hosts in Kabukicho

There’s one piece of dating advice that a mama and hosts all agree on.

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Our reporter’s in relationship trouble after fake girlfriend loses $10,000 on a World Cup bet

Can this romance fraud survive the stress of a lost bet?

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Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only

SwipeMart made romantic dreams come true, and now there are hopes it’ll spread around the country.

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Shinto priest blesses Domino’s pizzas to bring love to those who eat them on Valentine’s Day

Special religious ceremony adds the essence of Japanese love deities to chain’s heart-shaped pizzas.

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Japanese KitKat Bears debut exclusively in Japan, but are they any good?

Join us as we break into this limited-edition box of Valentine’s Day chocolates.

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New Japanese KitKat is…a Heartful Bear!

Japan-exclusive chocolate comes with special messages for Valentine’s Day.

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Long wallet or bifold? What your wallet says about you in Japan

For some people, the way a man carries his money can be a dealbreaker. 

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Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men protest against Christmas on streets of Tokyo

“Building a brighter future for those who aren’t popular”.

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When is the right time for a love confession in Japan?

First date? Second? Fourth? Sixth? Japanese women reveal when they’re most likely to say yes to being your girlfriend.

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Does Tokyo’s “breakup shrine” really have the power to end relationships?

We set out to dispel rumours about the shrine’s mysterious power…but it ends up biting us in the butt.

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Japan’s “First Date Awards” reveals the best places to wine and dine when dating in Tokyo

These award-winning restaurants tick all the boxes for a successful first date in the capital. 

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It’s too hard to sell Japanese people on romance dramas nowadays, says broadcasting president

According to BS Fuji’s top dog, there’s a reason why making romance dramas in Japan is an uphill battle.

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When you fall in love with a cosplayer【Photos】

Hashtag goes viral online, with photos that cosplayers and those who love them can relate to.

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The return of Terrace House? Seina and Noah star in new series produced by the reality show【Vids】

Former presenter Reina Triendl and her sister also make an appearance, naked in a bathtub together.

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Terrace House stars announce their marriage on social media 【Pics & Video】

Japanese model looking for her “last love” finally gets her happy ending.  

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Starbucks releases cutest Valentine’s Day collection ever

Cupid stars in this romantic new range, which even includes a leather key holder pouch!

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Genital manju sweets, with a dash of “pubic hair”, raise eyebrows in Japan

His and hers steamed cakes are a popular gift for newlyweds.

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Man goes on first date with woman, she brings 23 family members along for the meal

Woman’s cunning plan to test a potential boyfriend backfires in spectacular fashion.

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Japanese wives reveal how they get revenge on their husbands

Ever had the water go cold on you suddenly while you’re in the shower? That may have been your wife getting “puchi” revenge. 

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