Pictures, photographs, and images spreading in Japan and on the Japanese-language internet, along with the stories surrounding them, translated into English.
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A poster opposing the right to self-defence, featuring a child saying "Daddy never came home" is released by Social Democratic Party; netizens criticize harshly.22 -
J-idol group AKB48 ramp up their security at meet-and-greets following an attack on the band by a crazed fan in May, but 2ch netizens think it's a step too far. -
Photographs of female university students passed out en masse in central Tokyo trend online as netizens try to work out what has happened; responses from 2ch. -
Softbank unveils "Pepper", a robot who can feel emotion, at conference given by CEO Son Masayoshi who announces it will go on sale early next year; netizens excited. -
A Twitter user who uploaded a picture of children sitting on the floor of a train carriage while on a school trip faces backlash from netizens; 2ch responses. -
A 2ch netizen shares their beautiful photos of the Hirosaki cherry blossom festival online celebrating the beauty of spring in Japan; netizens enjoy the pictures. -
Protesters gather in central Tokyo calling PM Abe a "fascist" who should resign as he appears on long-running show "Waratte ii tomo"; netizens denounce protestors. -
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Japanese netizens show a different side by praising pictures drawn by Chinese netizen of him and his "2D girlfriend" as "tasteful" and "moving"; responses from 2ch. -
Woman who left her car while waiting at a railway crossing only for the car to enter the crossing and get crushed by a passenger train is criticized by 2ch netizens. -
A foreigner's collection of early twentieth century 'samurai' photographs showing a bygone age appear on Hamusoku; netizens discuss the pictures from Japan's past. -
The "Sailor Moon" franchise is set to collaborate with underwear company PEACH JOHN to create a series of Sailor Moon-themed underwear sets; netizens responses. -
A photograph of a man dressed in drag riding the women-only carriage on a Japanese train is uploaded to Twitter and trends on Hamusoku; netizens supportive. -
Tokyo's 'Penguin Bar', a bar where you can gaze at live penguins as you enjoy a drink, might be the ideal date spot according to Togech.jp; netizens love the idea. -
A series of pictures of intricate pumpkin carvings for Halloween appear on Hamusoku.com,; netizens amazed by the detailed designs but also 'paralyzed with fear'. -
British conveyor-belt sushi chain features its mango and crab sushi roll on Japanese television, but Japanese netizens mock the concoction; responses from 2ch.net. -
A group of teenagers upload photographs of an old man wearing a schoolgirl uniform to get online attention, but then report him to the police; 2ch netizens angry. -
A man whose Tumblr blog features photos of himself while couples make out in the background strikes a chord with 2ch netizens, who say "he has lonely eyes".
