The amazing story of a 99-year-old man from Osaka who fought in Burma during WW2 fulfills his lifelong dream of studying at a university is admired by netizens.

Netizens discuss a new joint strategy between the Bank of Japan and the government to improve the Japanese economy, including the introduction of a 50,000 yen note.

The mayor of Okayama City appears in a spoof video where he transforms into a demon and renames the city 'Momotaro City'; video goes viral. Netizens confused.

Japanese media reports that according to a Chinese newspaper article, Chinese residents of Japan are being urged to return home by family members worried about war.

A 63 year old teacher from Osaka prefecture was arrested for breaking a convenience store register when the clerk asked him to confirm his age; netizen responses.

A survey of magazine sales in Japan shows that sales of men's fashion magazines have risen by 38.3%, raising questions about the importance of men's appearances.

A recent poll of Japanese women's attitude towards a potential husband reveals that most of the women polled value financial security; reactions from Hamusoku.

A preliminary budget accompanying a comprehensive review of the Japanese social security system states that single-mothers are 'overpaid'; netouyo responses.