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As Japan’s Birth Rate Dwindles, Its Nursery Schools Keep Closing

Japan wants more women to give birth to counteract its declining birth rate. That's hard to do when nursery schools are rapidly shuttering.

No Place to Sleep? Lawson Offers New Options for Japan’s Night Travelers

Japan’s night travelers are growing, but roadside rest spots aren’t. Lawson steps in with a new safe—and paid—option.

Unseen Japan Insider: What Happened to Actress Tôno Nagiko?

A body was discovered at the actress' home recently. Why haven't the police been able to confirm that it's hers?

Fact Check: No, a Mongolian Student Did Not Call Emperor Naruhito “Naruto” During Visit

A popular social media story claims that a Mongolian student accidentally called the Japanese emperor the name of a fictional anime ninja during a school visit. But did it actually happen?

I Stayed In This Japanese Hotel Chain’s Pokémon Room and It Was Amazing

Fans of the popular game and animated series will say "I choose you!" to these comfortable renovated spaces.

Japanese Ramen Store Rescinds “20 Minute-Rule” for Eating Titanic Bowl

There are many unspoken rules at Ramen Jirō. One store in the chain added one more to the list, sparking an intense debate online.

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