System has no family income restrictions and will address low birth rate, politicians hope.
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Kimonos and gangsta flair to celebrate freedom and individuality before conforming to Japanese society.
Starting next spring, going to school is going to mean going to Shibuya to play games for some Tokyo teens.
Moonlight motorcycle ride for two gets an unexpected third wheel, then things continue to get worse
125-year-old Tokyo school wants its boys to think of proper grooming as part of their “gentlemen’s education.”
Pressured to review outdated prohibitions, an entire prefecture says goodbye to “relics of the past”.
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Ninja vs. samurai night battle to take place at Japanese castle ruins, 100 combatants needed
Mr. Sato tries out Kappa Sushi’s salmon salad mountain, a fun dish available for only one week
Evangelion’s final movie finally is finally coming out on Blu-ray, and it (won’t) be cheap
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We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules
The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
Japanese company develops personal fryer for easy and delicious meals
Live-action Spy x Family stage play releases first in-costume cast photos【Photos】
Japanese curry chain in Thailand has a surprisingly Japanese dish not found in Japan
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Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
Why is Asuka standing next to Colonel Sanders? Because it’s Thursday of course!
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
We buy Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated perpetual motion machine
Japanese public broadcaster issues apology for calling a train a “train”
The hidden meaning of the U.S. Air Force’s “shake and fries” patch in Japan
Ghibli Park unveils first official photos: Explore worlds of Totoro, Laputa, and Spirited Away
International tourists travel to Japan, spend big at top tourist spots in Tokyo
These “Mikoshi Dako” are the badges of honour from a Japanese festival
Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Receive Studio Ghibli anime art in new crowdfunding campaign to save Totoro’s forest
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan- Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
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Spy x Family’s Anya appears on giant video billboards in Tokyo to steal the city’s heart【Videos】
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best Prawn Tempura Sushi?【Taste test】
When is the best time to see Japan’s amazing fall color leaves?
The Big Bomb Onigiri Japanese rice ball helps us conquer mountain race but conquers us in the end
Gunma’s yaki manju, unknown to most Japanese people, are the best manju we’ve ever had
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Bras of Versailles–Anime Rose of Versailles gets lingerie line designed by original creator【Pics】
Japan’s heart-melting, mouthwatering cat-shaped bread can now be ordered online【Photos】
Family Mart and Mos Burger join forces for a special new steamed bun in Japan
To celebrate 7-Eleven Day, here are seven 7-Eleven Japan items that need more love
Rock princess Avril Lavigne takes us back to 2002 with performance on Japanese YouTube channel
The world’s biggest Muji store opened in Hiroshima, and we went to check it out!
We visit the Paris branch of Muji in search for some minimalist products only found in France
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