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One anime legend looks back on 50 years of friendship with another in memorial service held at Studio Ghibli museum.
Getting turned down for a job hurts, but one company wants to do what it can to help job-hunters bounce back from a rejection.
New father makes mental note of the economic upside of breastfeeding, passes those savings on to his beloved wife.
Some say the Pokémon GO craze is over, but the bond between true lovers is eternal (and in this case kind of weird).
When a company ensures that everyone deserves a second chance, it’s a company worth working for.
This is it. Two years after the start of the project, SoraNews24’s most consistent bachelor takes one last shot at romance as he meets Mimi.
The story of the Harley Davidson that traveled across the Pacific Ocean is warming hearts again.
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.
Maker of Pocky reminds us that life moves fast, but it’s the slow moments that make it beautiful.
Also serves as a reminder to his son to be careful what he wishes for, because he just might get it.
Organizers find a way to let vision-impaired kids express their opinion of which of the adorable characters best represents Japan.
Life will come to an end someday, and it takes a special individual with a big heart to support those nearing the last legs of a long journey.
What do you do when the power goes out during your favorite sport? Bust out your cellphone, of course!

















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
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Same-sex prostitution business technically legal in Japan, goes untouched by police
Nara Park’s first baby deer of the year has been born, is totally adorable【Video】
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Same-sex prostitution business technically legal in Japan, goes untouched by police
Nara Park’s first baby deer of the year has been born, is totally adorable【Video】
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
This smartphone stand looks like ramen, but costs a lot more than a real bowl of noodles
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
City employee in Japan kills wild boar with spear on elementary school grounds
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
Nine places where cat lovers in Japan can step up their devotion to worship
Snowboard and ski in Japan for FREE with new offer exclusively for foreign tourists