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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 wanted most from their wives.

It's HOT! As heat advisories sweep Japan, people are finding new and unique ways to keep cool - and stay safe.

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 mess.

Costco Japan says it'll pay a higher than market wage in all its warehouses countrywide. That has some local business owners fuming.

Want to stay somewhere a little sweeter while vacationing in Japan? Check out these hotels where dessert is ALWAYS on the menu.

What's the longest name you can fit on a traditional Japanese seal? How about the nom de plume of a legend with 22 middle names?