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Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward has been creating headlines around the world since the district first announced that it would begin issuing Japan’s first same-sex partnership certificates in the fall. Fast forward to this month, and both Shibuya and neighboring Setagaya Ward today issued their very first certificates!
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
Receipt from Japanese kid’s first shopping trip is a heart-melting symbol of his love for his mom
Grab your pantyhose and let’s make inverted eggs, a Japanese foodie favorite from the Edo period
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best hamburger steak sushi?【Taste test】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Sega’s old arcades are making money again as new owners announce 3.175-billion yen profit
Starbucks vs. two popular Japanese coffee shops: Where can you get the most bang for your buck?
We eat hoya sea squirts out of a can, enjoy a tasty regional delicacy from the comfort of homeJapanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Fuji-Q Highland theme park is opening its newest attraction next month: The Fujiyama SliderReceipt from Japanese kid’s first shopping trip is a heart-melting symbol of his love for his mom
Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
First copy of centuries-old ninja training manual discovered, doesn’t understand dogs【Video】
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
Survey suggests about half of Japanese companies has an “old guy who does nothing”
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
How long should you date someone in Japan before going on a trip with them?Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
Four (actually five) important manners tips for attending anime stage shows in JapanNephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the pastIs Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best hamburger steak sushi?【Taste test】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Sega’s old arcades are making money again as new owners announce 3.175-billion yen profit
Starbucks vs. two popular Japanese coffee shops: Where can you get the most bang for your buck?
We eat hoya sea squirts out of a can, enjoy a tasty regional delicacy from the comfort of home
Foul-mouthed video shows Japan’s legendary politeness shattered by train’s last run
The tricky game of wits that sometimes lurks behind a Kyoto granny’s compliment
Zelda hacker arrested by police in Japan for selling modified Breath of the Wild save data
Unable to learn our lesson, we blast ourselves in the crotch with cooling spray and a leaf blower
Japanese restaurant in Thailand hangs lanterns announcing “I love boobies” and other philosophes
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county
In Kyoto, “Hey, you’ve got a really nice watch” is NOT a compliment, Japanese businessman says