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As more and more parents worry about the effects of bullying, one Tokyo insurance company offers a solution.
Survey finds a big, and surprising, gap between what young and old people think is acceptable behavior.
Shibuya’s world-famous Halloween street parties may not be going away, but it looks like they’ll be going non-alcoholic.
Beer shortages could damage host cities reputation on international social media, organizers worry.
Japanese rental girlfriend spills all the details on what it’s like to date a complete stranger.
Spokesmen say this week’s ceremony, and another scheduled for October, violate the principal of separation of church and state.
Do you have a part-time job at a cafe but are somehow also rich? Then you just might be the perfect guy.
With the imperial Heisei era over and the Reiwa period just beginning, this is the phrase to use.
Emperor Naruhito looks back on emperors of the past before turning his eyes to the nation’s future.
After spending his first few years living in the U.S., he’s spent the rest of his life answering the same questions over and over.
The new era name doesn’t have any of the kanji characters for “Shinzo Abe,” but some people saw the politician’s name all the same.
Prime Minister explains rationale behind decision and compares people of Japan to flowers, but not cherry blossoms.
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