relationships (Page 13)
If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, that’s also the best route by which to stab at it.
Living together before marriage is becoming more common in Japan, but this poll suggests there’s still a big gap between how men and women feel about it.
Because they can’t all be good-looking and funny.
Some harsh truths about cheating are served up in this brutally honest street interview video.
Does loving someone mean taking all of her pain/extremely sharp chest spike into your heart?
As hugely popular instant messaging app LINE supplants most other forms of communication in Japan, a poll asks young Japanese people: Is it okay to break up with someone by IM?
These workouts are a little more “personalized” than the ones your local gym offers…
With one of the lowest birth rates in the world, activists in Singapore are using clever advertising campaigns and humor to try to trigger a baby boom.
Where do women in their 20s and 30s draw the line?
According to Twitter in Japan, there are four main “personality types” when it comes to girlfriends: cat, dog, gorilla or penguin. Say what?!
In Japan, a recent trending Twitter hashtag, #don’tbelievegirlswhentheysay has people talking. Do any of these sound familiar to you?
What happens when your “prank” isn’t really a prank, but it is kind of awkward? This might take a while…
Video games have the power to change people’s lives, inspiring creativity and bringing friends and couples together.
But they can also destroy relationships. And it turns out that even Splatoon, the cute, brightly colored squid-themed shooter from Nintendo, is a culprit—although not quite in the way you might be thinking…














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Pocky recall issued in Japan after customers notice off-the-mark taste caused by unintended smells
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7 hilarious/inexplicable Japan moments in South Park
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Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
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Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
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The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Pokémon Christmas season starting early with adorable new line of fashions and decorations【Pics】
Has the Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen really stopped tourists from taking photos?
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese convenience store Family Mart adding crane games to thousands of branches
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