relationships (Page 11)
Your beautiful girlfriend gets changed, has dinner and drinks sake while chatting to you on a video call.
Poll results show the majority of women are happy when men strike up conversations with them at Halloween.
Survey finds a big gap in the dating histories of women who enjoy Japanese girls’ comics and those who don’t.
Look but don’t stare, be relaxed but energetic, and other seemingly conflicting advice has bachelors wondering if it’s all just about looks in the end.
Surprisingly, discovering their partner in the arms of another lover is not at the number-one spot on this list.
Pointless competitiveness, unbridled perversion, and mysterious sadness are all on the menu, says our experienced expert.
Seiji’s already-disarming looks get an SD manga makeover in this bittersweet episode from his less-than-active love life.
Illustrator spreads the word about a happiness that comes from choosing not to get married or have kids.
From shouting “Condom!” to more romantically delicate methods.
According to the questionnaire, men and women have differing opinions about the ideal kiss.



















Pokémon Card Stores requiring facial recognition scans for entry in Japan in latest anti-scalper move
Japanese Shinkansen welcomes overnight guests for one night during summer festival
Starbucks Japan brings back the Caramel Waffle, but is it as good as it used to be?
A roadside hair salon stall in China made us Norway’s Haaland for US$1, and warmed out hearts too
Japanese government okays plan to create a backup capital city
Studio Ghibli Laputa figure looks like it’s really flying thanks to cool visual trick
How are you supposed to wash a Japanese futon duvet at the laundromat?
Family Mart’s new Famima flagship in Tokyo has a hidden gem that most visitors miss
Japanese Coo-Che becomes a viral sensation, and everyone wants a taste
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Which country’s foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China
Giant Evangelion Spear of Longinus to be installed at Japanese train station with Eva art trains
Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home
Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note’s Light Yagami, but why?
Cup Noodle releases cold-water instant ramen in Japan, but can it really be made with just cold water?
Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli Laputa figure looks like it’s really flying thanks to cool visual trick
How are you supposed to wash a Japanese futon duvet at the laundromat?
Family Mart’s new Famima flagship in Tokyo has a hidden gem that most visitors miss
Japanese Coo-Che becomes a viral sensation, and everyone wants a taste
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Pikachu and Ditto Pokémon desserts at Baskin-Robbins Japan look AND feel like their inspirations
Why is Taco Bell failing in Japan, even as the country falls in love with tacos?
Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home
61-year-old Kyoto man arrested for playing guitar and radio too loudly for seven years
Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note’s Light Yagami, but why?
Which country’s foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Studio Ghibli adds new Ponyo glassware to its anime lineup for summer
Giant Evangelion Spear of Longinus to be installed at Japanese train station with Eva art trains