After Japanese man muses that doing chores will make him less attractive to a wife, women respond that a dude who helps out in home life is dead sexy.
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Poor sexual performance, heavy debts considered punishable by death in website-inspired Husband Death Note.
Survey respondents see subtle signs of potential for a happy home life in female coworkers’ desks, lunches.
They say VR is a powerful tool, but is it enough to make our grizzled reporter swoon like a blushing bride?
Sailor Moon’s sisters-in-arms show up in two new designs perfect for anime fans who’re ready to tie the knot.
Piko Taro shows that making a girl laugh apparently is the surest way to win her heart.
Illustrator spreads the word about a happiness that comes from choosing not to get married or have kids.
Communicating across cultures and languages can lead to crossed wires and arguments, especially when marriage is involved.
Creative celebration includes a tip of the hat to one more beloved Japanese RPG franchise too.


















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Drawing a school girl leaping over a man firing a gun? There’s a reference book for that!
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Survey asks Japanese women if they could marry a man who’s rich but ugly
New condom ambassador named by Japan’s Sagami Original【Photos】
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Visiting Ramen River, a Japanese restaurant that’s only open two hours a day
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Survey asks Japanese women if they could marry a man who’s rich but ugly
New condom ambassador named by Japan’s Sagami Original【Photos】
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Visiting Ramen River, a Japanese restaurant that’s only open two hours a day
Japan has $10 bananas from the coldest prefecture in the country, but how do they taste?
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
7-Eleven Japan now sells fresh-fried doughnuts, but are they any good?【Taste test】
How many times should you mix natto to make it more delicious?
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]