Gamer father showed his power, but the Japanese Internet thinks he might not have displayed much wisdom.
Parenting (Page 5)
You know what they say…when you get knocked down, get right back up again, unless you’re being besieged by adorable puppy dogs.
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The following is essential reading for parents, and possibly mental health professionals too.
As usual, ice cream is the answer to our problems.
Father is shown doing so little to help around the house some people wonder if he’s even alive.
Maybe they should stop worrying about what’s on TV, and start worrying about why their kids aren’t asleep, says critic of critics.
After repeated visits to indoor amusement park for kids, son feels just like a lot of grown-ups do.
When Mom is a professional-level illustrator, mother/daughter art projects can be truly incredible.
Exasperated mom says cute animal characters are showing young students exactly what not to do in life.
Clever trick ensures students will never want to untuck their school shirts for that “cool look” ever again.
If male employees can take time off for their child’s birth, there’s one simple way to keep them working, he says.
Legendary anime figure weights in on debate of if you have an obligation to pay for your child’s education if their dream is to make ero games.
According to a study done by Lego Japan, the majority of surveyed graduates from elite universities played with Legos when they were children.
Also serves as a reminder to his son to be careful what he wishes for, because he just might get it.
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.
Child development expert weighs in on the tricky question, offers a solution from Japan’s samurai-era past.
Kids are spreading the word that a “magic button” on some remotes opens a gateway between the living and the dead.
Worried your kids will find a way around parental hardware locks? Then get a lock from a hardware store.















Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
McDonald’s Japan now has Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks on the menu
Two days to hunt down all of Tottori’s 20 Pokémon manhole covers [Part One]
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Japan Weather Association creates new words to describe merciless summer heat
Japan’s pit toilets: An in-depth look
The dream of all-you-can-eat Japanese convenience store fried chicken is now a reality
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73