Marine biologists at Kindai University announced they have developed an eel-flavored catfish for use as an alternative ingredient for cooking; netizens respond.

The actor Izumi Masayuki, known for roles in Kamen Rider 555 and Kasousen no Onna has died aged 35, leaving many fans shocked and saddened by his death; responses.

LDP politician Muto Takaya calls anti-war student protesters selfish on Twitter for not wanting to go to war, tweet goes viral; responses from Yahoo! Japan.

The family of 102 year old man who committed suicide after his village was involved in Fukushima nuclear disaster sue TEPCO for 60 million yen; Yahoo! responds.

Seven walkers were injured and two later died after climbing over an electric fence in Shizuoka Prefecture which was not clearly marked; 2ch netizens respond.

A nail technician has been arrested after kicking a member of staff at a karaoke place in the groin after he confronted her over not paying her $73 bill; responses.

According to a Mainichi Shimbun opinion poll carried out a few days ago, the cabinet's approval rating slumped following the security bill vote; responses.

Man arrested for kicking a high school girl down the stairs at Yokohama station after he saw girl use her smartphone in the train's priority seating; responses.