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Fans cheer as actress announces birth of first child, and now they can buy her “maternity goods” bundle too.
Childbirth rates in Japan may be low, but couples are getting started earlier than before.
Hospital’s pregnancy consultation division receives its most queries from junior high and high school students ever.
Sola Aoi’s C-section to be highlight of program that will stream throughout Asia.
Even fans who’ve spent years looking at Sola Aoi’s body have never seen it quite like this before.
May her noble act one day help eliminate a rare genetic disease that occurs in one out of every 6,000 pregnancies.
Anyone would be excited for the birth of their own child, but this taxi driver elevated the special event into a scene worthy of an action movie.
Following accusations of “betrayal” from angry fans, couple starts a new, happy chapter in their lives.
18-year-old’s two-year relationship has angry fans calling the development a “betrayal.”
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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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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New Pokémon Center to open in Kyoto with exclusive goods featuring adorable Maiko Pikachu
Japan’s oldest Yoshinoya branch reopens in a new location: Tokyo’s brand-new Toyosu fish market
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