mothers
Japanese movie depicts the blossoming mother-daughter friendship between a transgender woman, played by SMAP‘s Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and a neglected teenage girl.
Worried by the prospect of growing distant from your daughter? According to this woman, there’s one main thing you have to keep in mind.
New mother welcomes twins into the world.
Hugtto! PreCure’s final episode has aired, and only truly draws to a close after we see the protagonist as an adult screaming in labor pain.
If it’s good enough for your bedsheets, it’s good enough for your baby! Social media collectively wonders why they didn’t think of it first.
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Anyone would be excited for the birth of their own child, but this taxi driver elevated the special event into a scene worthy of an action movie.
Decades’ worth of anime moms assemble for amazing group shot that even features an Undertale shout-out.
Program aims to help new college graduates get ready for the start of grown-up working life, with voices ranging from anime-style to husky.
American-educated councilwoman says she want to be “a spokesperson for other people of my generation who are in similar situations.”
Getting ready to add a new member to your family doesn’t mean you have to ditch the fashionable frills.


















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
See-through Japanese maid’s uniform gives you the power of X-Ray vision
Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
See-through Japanese maid’s uniform gives you the power of X-Ray vision
Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all
Japanese mom physically subdues man who groped her schoolgirl daughter
Yoshinoya has a semi-secret chicken bowl you won’t find anywhere on its website【Taste test】
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Seiji holds the Grand Prix of Marumiya Furikake【Taste Test】
Deep-fried sushi exists in Japan, and here’s where to try it【Taste test】
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Panju: A Rare Japanese sweet you can buy from a food cart for less than 30 cents