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In the busiest city in a country famous for working employees to death, Tokyo Workers hopes to help people find the work/life balance they desire.
None of the natives at this Canada Day celebration seemed to care, but in Japan, this would never happen.
Buddhist monk who also tends bar says to take complements from Kyoto with a grain of salt.
Governmental organization says your potential boss shouldn’t ask if you want to get married, where you were born, or what kind of car you drive.
School asserts that it will accept female-identifying students even if they are listed as male on their legal family registry.
A surprising number of young adults are considering trading the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and other cities for a slow-paced rural lifestyle.
Movement started by Japanese soccer fans spreads beyond Japanese team’s opponents and group, could be changing the face of sports fandom.
Even in a country that values following the rules, many say cutting off lines of communication following disaster is going too far.
The results of a recent survey come with Twitter horror stories about power-hungry superiors pushing their staff around, even mid-crisis.
Following victory by Japan, Colombian fans take part in a Japanese tradition.
It might have been made into a board game, but here are 10 reasons why the game of life shouldn’t get a PC or console port.
A survey revealed that more than half of adults weren’t planning to give their dads gifts, leaving them sadly un-celebrated.
Help keep Japan’s convenience stores convenient by learning and following these six Japanese etiquette points.


















Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Flush your prayers down the toilet at this unique Japanese temple
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
New multi-use park facility in the heart of Shibuya set to open in June 2020
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime hug pillow from Whisper of the Heart
Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service returns to theaters with first-ever IMAX screenings and remaster
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
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
New multi-use park facility in the heart of Shibuya set to open in June 2020
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime hug pillow from Whisper of the Heart
Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service returns to theaters with first-ever IMAX screenings and remaster
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Tokyo trains now have new first-class Green Cars, but are they a sell-out hit?
Japan’s Pop-up Pirate game turns 50 and changes up the rules
KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi Moon Viewing Burgers for 2025
Tokyo bus line praised for handling of driver’s mental health
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves