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Mr. Sato leads an office roundtable discussion on weird things Japanese schools have said “Nope, you can’t do that” about.
The fate of the first to board has long been a problem in Japan, but this could be the solution.
Some employers want to flip the script to indirectly get rid of workers they don’t want, company says.
Local residents’ complaints about bad-mannered tourists prompt pledges from mayor to consider tighten regulations.
Statistics show overall situation is improving, but some at-risk individuals need more help than ever.
After 15 years of needing a doctor’s permission, women and teens in Japan can now buy emergency contraceptives over the counter, but still with some strings attached.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Japan has too many criminals and earthquakes to be safe for Chinese people.
It’s not a total withdraw, but the chain’s downtown Tokyo footprint is going to get a lot smaller.
We head to one of Japan’s top travel destinations to see the situation and take cafe recommendations from a deer.




















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan