Father of baby girl gets a day off, plus a budget to enjoy it with.
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Boyfriend cancels date when he can’t get time off from work, but his awesome girlfriend figures out how to bring the strawberry patch to him.
Hirotada Otatake was born with no arms or legs, but it didn’t keep him from trying to do good things in this world.
Musician Norm Nakamura’s movie-like story is a real-life example of how far you can go if you really chase your dreams.
Kingdom Hearts III singer shares drawing, message of what she wanted to be when she grew up.
When this owner returned to her hometown for a few days, her family dog’s reaction was priceless.
500-restaurant chain closes all branches to give employees’ time to spend with families at New Year’s.
One of the year’s most touching stories gets a very special Christmas episode.
The Edo Neko Chaya has a beautiful interior, charming kitties, and a heartwarming mission.
Beyond-kind lost and found corner still hopes it can find original owner.
Seiji’s greatest fear: Having his girlfriend’s mom ask “What do you do for a living?” when the answer is “I work for SoraNews24.”
Quite possibly the last Disney character we’d expect to be a love guru has the perfect answer to one young man’s dilemma.
Actually, he does care, but about kids from impoverished homes, not about making money from his octopus dumpling business.
Romantic moment in the air results in bride-to-be getting her wings clipped.
”This is what I hate about Japan” remarks commenter as regulations prevent kindhearted gift.
The young girl with a voice to rival legendary singers has perfected the art of singing in English–a language she doesn’t even speak.
The Internet wept as one at Eiichiro Oda’s beautiful fanart of Luffy sharing a feast with Momoko Sakura’s self-insert following her death this month.
From download to post-boss content, loving dad shares his mature wisdom in a way that’s easy for his much younger son to relate to.














Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Kyoto raises hotel accommodation tax to fight overtourism, travelers could pay up to 10 times more
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Awesome tempura soba noodle breakfast makes this Tokyo hotel near Akihabara a budget travel hero
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Awesome tempura soba noodle breakfast makes this Tokyo hotel near Akihabara a budget travel hero
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Make Fried-Chicken-Pepsi-Fried-Chicken with our slow and difficult recipe!【SoraKitchen】
Hafu: Telling the story of Japan’s mixed-race minority and changing attitudes in society【Q&A】
Mini Japanese cheese tarts from Pablo are the sweets we’ve all been searching for
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Want to eat ramen and sushi together? New restaurant in Tokyo makes culinary dreams come true
New Studio Ghibli exhibition brings anime movie magic to cities around Japan
Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record