A first grade student was hit by a car after riding his skateboard along the road while lying face-down; netizens outraged that driver is being held responsible.

A Kawasaki man wanted for gang rape and robbery who escaped from police custody on January 7 is recaptured by police after he fled to Yokohama; netizens relieved.

A survey carried out by travel company Expedia reveals what foreign women think of Japan, including its spectacular toilets and its hardworking men; responses.

The government announces that Japanese history is to become a compulsory subject for high school students; left-wing netizens skeptical of governmental aims.

Panasonic announce that in 2014 they will mass-produce their 'power-loader' powered suit to enable wearers to enhance their physical strength; netizens excited.

Anger as Sankei reports that 1993 statement acknowledging Japanese governmental involvement in comfort women system was 'collaboration' between Japan and Korea.

Book asks what the world would miss if Japan were to disappear; Yahoo! Japan article places Kewpie mayonnaise and disposable diapers at the top of its list.

Prime Minister Abe Shinzo causes controversy today over his visit to the Yasukuni Shrine to mark one year since the inauguration of his cabinet; netizen responses.