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The move to make ED drugs prescription-free sparks criticism over the delayed accessibility of emergency contraceptives.

Explore why pregnant high school students face dropout pressures and the struggles they endure, like limited work opportunities.

Sagamihara City confirmed 500-1,000 dead fish in the Sakai River, bordering Machida City. Water quality showed no abnormalities.

Japan's traditional brewing of sake, shochu, and awamori gains UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, celebrating its cultural value.

After a bear broke into a supermarket in Akita City and attacked an employee, no meat was eaten despite the ransacking of the deli sections.

Real estate company explains no discrimination in "LGBT must consult landlord" clause, but experts raise concerns about intent.

Shohei Ohtani takes home both the Grand Prize and Athlete Category for the second consecutive year at the Yahoo! Search Awards 2024.

Takuya Mitsuma, ex-Chunichi Dragons pitcher turned strawberry farmer, reveals pressure from a public institution during his farming journey.

Niigata City agrees to pay $44,400 in damages after junior high students destroyed artwork at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale during a school trip.

A new report reveals Japanese women are the least likely to have children, with births projected to fall below 700,000 in 2024.

Japan lags in digitalization, leaving elderly passengers behind as route buses go digital. Experts warn of inefficiency risks.

A bear that attacked an employee at the Itoku Tsuchizaki Minato Store in Akita was captured and exterminated on December 2, 2024.