Japanese Twitter gets a good laugh out of these great examples of a common elementary school exercise. Happy Father’s Day!
politics (Page 7)
If you wanna know, if he loves you so, it’s in his… political engagement, that’s where it is.
Back-to-back unanimous votes draw praise from Minister in Charge of Women’s Empowerment, but will anything really change?
The future is here, but some residents aren’t prepared to accept an artificially intelligent mayor so soon.
Move would balance marriage age for men and women, make sex-change operations more easily available.
Japanese citizens alternatively relived and disappointed to learn their government isn’t spending time planning how to fight aliens.
Japan Ninja Council sending delegation to speak, show their shinobi skills at National Diet House of Representatives session.
American-educated councilwoman says she want to be “a spokesperson for other people of my generation who are in similar situations.”
Emperor Akihito will likely be sitting on the Chrysanthemum Throne a little longer than most expected.
Everyone feared there’d be a gaffe during the presidential visit, but this wasn’t what anyone was expecting.




















Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Hyotan Onsen – Japan’s only hot spring with three Michelin stars
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】
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】
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
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Hyotan Onsen – Japan’s only hot spring with three Michelin stars
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Look stylish while working out on the daily with these crazy geta sandals
Mister Donut Japan to Change Product Ingredients for First Time in 42 Years
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
7-Eleven Japan’s banana milk sparks controversy over deceptive packaging