relationships (Page 7)
The proud self-professed farmer speaks and acts like an old man trapped in a young boy’s body.
Japanese rental girlfriend spills all the details on what it’s like to date a complete stranger.
Do you have a part-time job at a cafe but are somehow also rich? Then you just might be the perfect guy.
What makes for a good couple? Our Japanese-language writer muses on her own marriage to a French husband and its notable quirks.
Start the next chapter of your love life, real-world or otherwise, with a new hairdo from the Heartbreak Salon.
After getting love-dovey Valentine’s Day chocolate for the first time in his life, Seiji steps into the SoraKitchen to make cookies that require no butter or liquid.
Boyfriend cancels date when he can’t get time off from work, but his awesome girlfriend figures out how to bring the strawberry patch to him.
The least-faithful prefecture in the survey is often laughed at for being uncool, but responding residents seem to be plenty popular.
Surreal videos show event that led to the creation of four new couples, and might be a surprisingly good fit for Japanese society.




















Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal
Japanese university welcomes birth of baby deer on campus, president waives entrance exam[Videos]
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Reinvented traditional Japanese hearths may be coming to a restaurant near you
These rare eggs cost more than a typical meal in Japan but are they really that special?
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
New Square Enix Cafe reveals Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Nier, and Fullmetal Alchemist menu items
Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain goes upscale with Matsuya Premium, but is it worth the higher price?
7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
Shakey’s Japan creates matcha mochi, Kyoto fish, and Kansai Chili Con Carne pizzas
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
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
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】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Reinvented traditional Japanese hearths may be coming to a restaurant near you
These rare eggs cost more than a typical meal in Japan but are they really that special?
Abandoned pirate pleasure ship sinking south of Tokyo Bay, city orders destruction
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
New research reveals that the key to efficient memorization may be in exhaling
When is miso ramen not miso ramen? When it’s the new ramen at one of Japan’s top beef bowl chains
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
Sizzling on a hot plate?! American sushi rolls break all the rules at this Japanese restaurant
Studio Ghibli adds My Neighbour Totoro futon bedding to its anime store in Japan
Japan now has “edible cat fur” for people who really love felines
Kiki’s Delivery Service to be adapted to live-action series by BBC, Studio Ghibli not involved