Young Japanese are now saying ‘I do’ without love, sex in ‘friendship marriages’

Japanese “konbini” chain FamilyMart is taking its convenience store business to the next level with an unmanned, self-checkout store that can be tow...

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Dozens gathered at a zoo in the town of Shirahama in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture on Mother’s Day to watch a mommy panda take delight in a feast. Key point...

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A cafe in Kyoto is gaining attention on social media for serving coffee in a large block of ice. Key points:

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Local and foreign tourists are reportedly flocking to a rural Japanese village to see a cedar tree that looks like Totoro from the Studio Ghibli film “My Neighb...

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Tokyo police arrested a yakuza lieutenant for his role in a December 2022 office break-in that netted stolen Pokemon cards. Key points:

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A TikTok user was left in shock after a falcon swooped in to snatch his lunch while he was relaxing at a beach in central Japan. Key points:

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Around 20% of Japan’s population aged 65 and older is projected to suffer from dementia by 2020, the government said on Wednesday. Key points:

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Nintendo has finally confirmed that the next iteration of its wildly popular Switch console is coming.  Key points:

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A silent anime film, believed to be over 100 years old, has been discovered in Japan. Key points:

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Japanese companies are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the translation of Japanese manga into English, aiming for efficiency and rapi...

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