Record number of youth suicides in Japan sparks fear of mental health crisis
Japan's health ministry have released a report which has led to growing concerns over the mental health of the countries' youth.
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JLPT answer leak results in tests being invalidated
A suspected leak of answers for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test has culminated in a number of participants results being invalidated.
Japan’s “king of strawberries” is the star of Saint Marc Cafe’s new collab menu
Japan's "king of strawberries" will be the star of a new menu at a popular bakery/cafe chain, alongside one of the nation's most long-standing sweets.
Pikachu used “Run Away”! Surreal scenes as Pikachu flees from Turkish police
A wild Pikachu appeared in Antalya, Turkey, on March 27th as the city was gripped by protests.
Self-driving robots will take you on a tour of Tokyo’s futuristic new “city”
Hydrogen powered self-driving vehicles can now be rented at Tokyo's futuristic new TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY complex.
New SPY x FAMILY rides announced for Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan have announced plans for new SPY x FAMILY attractions, set to open in 2025.
ONE PIECE highlights family bonds in new “Mother’s/Father’s Day” collab
ONE PIECE has collaborated with Lotte, one of Japan's top confectionary manufacturers, to create a new series of illustrations for "Mother's Day" and "Father's Day".
Tokyo’s futuristic new ¥600 billion “city” opens to the public
A newly constructed commercial complex opened at Tokyo’s Takanawa Gateway Station on Thursday 27th 2025.
PUMA x Harry Potter collection goes on sale in Japan
A new range of sportswear inspired by the Harry Potter series is now available in Japan.
Kyoto raises hotel tax to ¥10,000 to combat overtourism
The Kyoto city assembly has officially approved an ordinance which will result in an increase of the maximum accommodation tax to ¥10,000