A Mainichi Shimbun report exposes illegal housing for workers in Tokyo, some of whom live in tiny warehouse storage compartments; netizens respond to the news.

The appearance of photographs on Twitter that show an AIDS-awareness mascot in the shape of a fluffy condom called "Com-chan" shock and amuse Japanese netizens.

A recent survey of Japanese university students revealed that many feel under pressure to reply to messages on the popular instant messaging app LINE; reactions.

Japanese netizens rejoice as the magnificent Mount Fuji is finally made a world heritage site by UNESCO committee, and designated as a 'cultural treasure'.

The heartwarming story of 83-year old Kaminakabeppu Chie, part-time student at a high-school in Kawazaki who is also on the softball team, captures netizen hearts.

A picture posted to Twitter of a commuter using a toilet plunger in an ingenious way while on the train garners admiration of netizens; reactions from Hamusoku.com.

18 girls from a high school in Hyogo prefecture have been hospitalised after a mysterious incident saw them hyperventilate; netizens call it 'supernatural'.

Members of the anti-Zainichi Korean and anti-foreigner group Zaitokukai are arrested and named by Tokyo police for suspected assault in Shinjuku; netouyo outraged.