MyNavi News reports that Nestle Japan is to end the traditional Japanese 'welcoming ceremony' for new employees, branding it a thing of the past; netizens respond.

Yahoo! Japan reports that Peach Aviation has announced that it is to cancel 2000 flights between May and October due to pilot shortages; netizens concerned.

Canadian idol Justin Bieber is criticised by Chinese and Korean fans over his recent Yasukuni Shrine visit; Japanese netizens supportive of Bieber's actions.

A new survey suggests that most Japanese men still prefer slim women and that plump "marshmallow girls" were never desirable; netizens say the results are obvious.

Popular idol group AKB48 announce that a 37 year old mother of two will join the group for a limited time as part of a promotion; netizens skeptical of "Adult AKB".

Teacher finds herself in hot water after failing to attend her own school's matriculation so she could attend her son's school entrance ceremony; netizens critical.

PM Abe Shinzo ignites Facebook debate after posting about first shopping trip since the consumption tax increase in which he spent 40,000; netizen opinion split.

A girl sets fire to an abandoned elementary school building because she was 'pissed off' with work; Yahoo! netizens call for her identity to be made public.