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Japanese movie depicts the blossoming mother-daughter friendship between a transgender woman, played by SMAP‘s Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and a neglected teenage girl.
Mom and Dad buck conventional Japanese wisdom when their kid says he’s had enough of his job.
Scholarly approach makes it look like he’s been hitting the books, but really he’s just trying to catch ‘em all.
Childbirth rates in Japan may be low, but couples are getting started earlier than before.
Otou-san is just the tip of the paternal iceberg.
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“Aren’t you embarrassed to have people know that your dad is an otaku?” asks hardcore One Piece figure collector.
Our reporter worried she and her baby would be harassed on the trains, but what she experienced was quite unexpected.
The heartwarming tale of how Yuzo Koshiro became famous in an era when game developers worked in obscurity also has a Studio Ghibli connection.
New installations will provide welcome relief for families with young children while on the road.
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Guidelines from ministry say “any corporal punishment, no matter how light, is prohibited.”
In a country where asking for, and even offering, help can be culturally difficult, these kindhearted badges aim to make a difference.
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.



















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】
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Naruto Shippuden x Maeda Coffee collaboration cafe event is coming to Kyoto this week
Godiva Dessert joins the cute crepe game in Harajuku
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
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】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
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
Naruto Shippuden x Maeda Coffee collaboration cafe event is coming to Kyoto this week
Godiva Dessert joins the cute crepe game in Harajuku
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
“Office lady in heels walking on tatami”: The mysterious world of Japanese fetishism
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best Yaeyama soba noodles on Ishigaki Island!”
Map of Mexican restaurants across Japan created by Mexican embassy
The most popular Japanese baby names of the past 30 years, from Sakura to Shota
One Piece official lingerie and bikinis: further proof that the pirate anime is for grown-ups too