NEWS
Barbie’s First Wardrobe Was Made In Tokyo
The global hit film "Barbie" is making its way to Japan in a few scant weeks. But did you know that Barbie…
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ENTERTAINMENT
New Suntory Commercial in Japan Featuring Engaged Dads Draws Praise
A new commercial from Suntory is drawing praise from social media for spotlighting the silent camaraderie between dads.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
These Uncommon Kanji May Surprise You!
Japan maintains an "official" list of kanji. But some "unofficial" kanji are also in common use - and chances are you know…
LAW & CRIME
Lawyers Say World’s Oldest Death Row Inmate in Japan Was Framed
The person to ever sit the longest on death row - 55 years - is still alive in Japan. And attorneys say…
NEWS
Dads Want New Moms To Keep Doing Housework, Says Japanese Pamphlet
A pamphlet aimed at new moms in Japan set off a social media firestorm in Japan when it asked men what they…
CULTURE
How Japan Is Beating The Heat This Summer
It's HOT! As heat advisories sweep Japan, people are finding new and unique ways to keep cool - and stay safe.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
It’s So Hot, This Famous Japanese Chocolate is Going Naked
It's one of Japan's favorite chocolate treats. But it's so hot right now that its manufacturer decided the chocolate wasn't worth the…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Costco Japan Pays Workers a Fair Wage, Local Businesses Seethe
Costco Japan says it'll pay a higher than market wage in all its warehouses countrywide. That has some local business owners fuming.