Numbers for high school teachers aren’t much rosier in recent study by education ministry.
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When a company ensures that everyone deserves a second chance, it’s a company worth working for.
A grim mortality rate for pachinko parlor management companies shines a light on the poor health of the industry.
American-born Japanese celebrity Pakkun’s comparison doesn’t go over well, but one commenter has a better food analogy.
If male employees can take time off for their child’s birth, there’s one simple way to keep them working, he says.
City Hall refuses to go up in smoke any more.
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Legendary anime figure weights in on debate of if you have an obligation to pay for your child’s education if their dream is to make ero games.
Think Japanese businessmen don’t care about their wives? This one does, and he’s got no time for anyone keeping him from taking care of her.
Survey reveals pitifully low numerical score women give their chests, seeks to answer if nipple size or bounciness is more important for ideal breasts.
Move would balance marriage age for men and women, make sex-change operations more easily available.
High schooler hopes the prefecture will shed its disaster zone image, and that the rest of Japan will start to see Fukushima as normal again.
Child development expert weighs in on the tricky question, offers a solution from Japan’s samurai-era past.
Tokyo’s much-ballyhooed Kichijoji only makes it to number-three, while an outsider with easy access to Tokyo takes the top spot.
Manners maketh the man. Unless he’s at a convenience store, according to some Japanese social media users as debate over manners erupts.
Aging, shrinking human population says it can no longer take care of all of the frisky felines.



















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Never been into a girl’s room before? Then this reference photo book is for you
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
Get a Complete Psych Profile in a Few Minutes Using Only a Pen and Paper
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
And the most popular video game developer in Japan is…
2022 Uniqlo global T-shirt contest reveals winning designs of Snoopy and the gang