The Japanese Supreme Court rules that foreign permanent residents have no legal right to social security payments since they are not "citizens" of Japan; responses.

FNN News reports that a man (49) abducted an 11-year old girl, holding her captive until police raided his home, when he introduced the girl as his wife; responses.

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.

Sankei MSN reports that 8 members of left-wing vigilante group "Otoko-Gumi" were arrested for attacking a man participating in a right-wing rally; netizens split.

A man has been found innocent of groping a high school girl after in a rare turn of events a High Court judge overturned the verdict on appeal; netizens supportive.

Teen magazine Seventeen causes controversy over article claiming that boys' ideal girl is 152cm tall (4ft 11") and 37kg (81lbs); 2ch netizens respond.

Yahoo! Japan reports the tragic news that a 28-year old pregnant woman had died after collapsing on the platform as the train pulled in; netizens offer condolences.

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.