A source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says they’ll be stepping in to help PM Suga in future.
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Politician from opposing party criticizes Shinzo Abe for official project, but the true crime is a linguistic one.
Politician wants people to know which businesses in one high-risk industry are ignoring warnings during the state of emergency.
“They contain depictions of wide-eyed children, usually in school uniforms, engaged in explicit sexual activities and poses, and often being sexually abused.”
Mr. Sato eats the pancakes that won the heart of one of the most powerful politicians in Japan, but were they worth it?
Propaganda trucks in Tokyo pause their racist hate speeches to play the American national anthem.
But even though it looks like the laziest translation job ever, it might be justified.
Minister for Foreign Affairs’ tweet descends into emoji madness before ending on a porky cliffhanger.


















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese Twitter presents chart of all panty types, for panty-identification science
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese Twitter presents chart of all panty types, for panty-identification science
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Why did the crazy-expensive version of Japan’s super-cheap corn snack sell out? We ask the artist
Okazaki City gives all elementary and junior high students portable Vocaloid software
Anime’s 10 biggest male perverts, as chosen by Japanese fans
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lotteria’s Tower Cheese Burger: The Reality of Five Patties Covered in Melted Cheese
We visited an ultra stylish coffee stand on the streets of downtown Fukuoka
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】