Japan's "M.A Clean," a company specializing in cleaning up hoarder homes, tackling extreme messes, and handling post-mortem estate clear-outs, recently dropped a bombshell on X, sharing a "lonely deat ...
As Japanese pop titans ARASHI wrapped up their farewell tour, "ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2026 'We are ARASHI'," with a final show at the Tokyo Dome on May 31, 2026, a deeply personal conflict has exploded into ...
A Japanese game streamer recently blew up X (formerly Twitter) with a wild tale: his 10-year-old son somehow managed to drop a staggering ¥3.85 million (roughly US$24,500) on multiple mobile games in ...
Many might picture civil service as the ultimate "iron rice bowl" — a stable salary, rock-solid job security. It's a career aspiration for young people across places like Japan and Taiwan, and for go ...
The ongoing Middle East crisis is sending shockwaves across the globe, and Japan is feeling the pinch. Recent reports highlighted a tight supply of food containers due to plastic raw material shortage ...
If you're familiar with the series "Rental Girlfriend," you'll know that Japan has a knack for services that blur the lines. But get this: a "Rental Mom" (レンタルお母さん) service has been gaining tr ...
Ever been to a concert or event and spotted those temporary portable toilets? They're usually there to help attendees out in a pinch, making things a bit more convenient. However, a recent post on Jap ...
Ever scrolled through your feed and noticed something? Gen Z, especially those in their twenties, are all about the "no-face" photo trend. We're talking emojis over faces, phones strategically blockin ...
A recent post on Japanese X (formerly Twitter) has gone viral, detailing a man's painful journey through divorce due to his wife's long-term extravagance, neglect of household duties, and eventual aff ...
A recent post on Japan's X (formerly Twitter) by a graphic designer, featuring a school swimsuit catalog for elementary students, has ignited a fiery online discussion. The 2026 student swimsuit flyer ...
When companies hike starting salaries to reel in fresh talent but don't bother adjusting pay for their existing crew, you're basically asking for a full-blown salary inversion meltdown and a fierce de ...
Even though Japanese railway companies and the government have consistently urged commuters for years to "stand still and not walk on escalators," the unspoken rule of "leaving one side open for those ...
With rapid advancements in technology, "generative AI" has become a hot topic. Beyond image generation, there's a growing trend in voice synthesis, where AI learns from voice data to replicate specifi ...
Japanese animation has been absolutely booming in recent years, expanding its reach both domestically and internationally and showcasing its immense soft power. With a boost during the pandemic, the g ...
Most people would probably react with "You'll get huge!" or "Your health check-up results will be a disaster!" if someone claimed to eat pork cutlet bowls for all three meals. However, a recent real-l ...
April marks the annual onboarding season for new recruits in Japan, a time when many fresh graduates kickstart their professional lives. But barely two weeks into the job, discussions are already swir ...
Japan's prestigious Keio University recently announced an exciting new collaboration: a Netflix-sponsored course titled "Anime and Peace Studies," set to launch in the Spring 2026 semester. This groun ...
In Osaka, it's practically a sacred tradition for aunties to hand out candy to strangers – a heartwarming, deeply ingrained part of the local social fabric. But when this sweet gesture collided with ...
A bizarre incident in Japan has recently grabbed headlines. On the afternoon of May 5th, at a scenic spot in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, known for its cherry blossoms and canola flowers, an 89-y ...
New details have emerged in the stabbing incident at the Pokémon Center in Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Tokyo, Japan. Police investigations reveal that the 21-year-old victim, Moe Harukawa, and the 26-ye ...
