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Nationwide contest attracts more than 580 entries to combat one of Japan’s most shameful social phenomena.
Personality issues and skill deficiencies cited as problem areas with almost one in five saying the pressure is making them want to quit their jobs as soon as possible.
If funeral hall prices are killing you, this Nagano-based company wants to help make your final purchase an affordable one.
The most hated forced social activity of the year in Japan could be changed to make everyone happier, Twitter user says.
It seemed the fan’s suggestion for what the baseball star should do with his money was not well-received.
The boy’s case details intense, unpleasant customs at the school that made him too depressed to attend class.
Panel says a reevaluation of how much housework and childcare Japanese men should do is necessary for reversing the country’s aging, shrinking population trend.
Some people may want to abolish school uniforms, but others are strongly in favor of them.
One of Tokyo’s neighbors may become the first place in Japan to enact punishment for hate speech.
In a country where asking for, and even offering, help can be culturally difficult, these kindhearted badges aim to make a difference.
Becomes first major restaurant chain in Japan to provide cooked food to “children’s cafeteria” facilities.
Slurping is the norm in a Japanese noodle house, but is it OK to bite off your ramen if it’s more than you can chew?
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