This 1930s film captures intimate and lively moments of daily life in Japan. It begins with domestic scenes of a baby crying and a woman bathing a child in a wooden tub, showcasing the care and ...

"The rules of Japan no longer really apply ... Haoru then took his own life before he could be brought to trial. "These kids are runaways from parents who abused them or had no interest in them ...

Kids in Japan learn how to vote Japan lowered its voting age to 18 almost a decade ago, but few young people have been casting ballots. Some communities are trying to fix that with an activity ...

The government is set to shortly clarify permanent residency requirements for children of foreign parents who arrived in Japan while they were growing up and want to make a life for themselves in ...

In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we explore the rising cases of online exploitation, from grooming through games and social media to tragic real-world consequences. Why are kids in Japan so ...

Many needy households in Japan are considering reducing their living ... to pay for items necessary for their children's new school life. Multiple answers were allowed. A total of 63.5% of parents ...

It may sound too simple, but those are just a few of the benefits when kids learn to cook. Cooking builds life skills, promotes healthy eating, boosts confidence and strengthens family bonds — all ...

(Kyodo) SHIZUOKA (Kyodo) -- A small truck drove into a group of four elementary school girls on bicycles in central Japan on Monday, killing one and leaving another unconscious, according to police.