survey (Page 3)
The phenomenon has been picking up buzz online in recent months among disgruntled residents, though there may be hope on the horizon.
An upcoming legal change will finally allow divorcing couples to seek joint custody of their children in Japan and opinions are mixed.
You can’t put a price on love, but Japan does put a price on how much you should give a newlywed couple.
The Japanese constitution requires couples to share a family name if they get married, but only one age group in survey comes close to agreeing with it.
Cherry blossom parties are the archetypal spring social event in Japan, but many see an upside to solo sakura.
Foreign traveler’s comment about soba slurping sparks some slurping soul searching, and the SoraNews24 reader community weighs in.
The age group that reads the most e-comics is perhaps not the one that you’d think, for a few reasons.
MOST POPULAR
Now
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
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character badges to its streetwear shop in Japan
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
We went to Shibuya’s swanky Saunas to sweat away all of our troubles
Weekly
- 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
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth- Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Monthly
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day- 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
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- Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
Yearly
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】- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character badges to its streetwear shop in Japan
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
We went to Shibuya’s swanky Saunas to sweat away all of our troubles
Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made
We asked a Niantic insider 30 questions about Pokémon Go, learned a lot of useful information
Five reasons Japan’s karaoke boxes are great places for group study sessions with your classmates
Nissin develops instant-yakisoba-flavored instant yakisoba UFO【Taste Test】
Japan’s secret garbage problem–and what you can do to help
Turn your cat’s toilet trips into day-spa visits with this adorable “onsen” litter box
We almost cried on our first visit to this under-the-radar budget Italian restaurant in Japan
-
