A toddler’s solo art show lights up Tokyo’s nightlife, even though she’s asleep before her first guests arrive. Read more
More demand for epidurals may place a strain on the nation’s anesthesiologists, who are already facing staffing shortages. Read more
The 10-year-old boy was stabbed as he was walking to a local Japanese school in September. Read more
Residents are working with volunteers to organize a children’s cafeteria and other events. Read more
Between April 2019 and December 2024, there were 101 reported accidents involving such bikes. Read more
Cases reported so far this year have already exceeded the total number from 2024. Read more
The number of suicides among elementary, junior high and high school students exceeded 500 for a third consecutive year in 2024 despite a drop in the overall figure. Read more
Such households grapple with economic hardship, “time poverty” and social isolation, according to a nonprofit that provides financial aid to children. Read more
The number of psychological abuse cases grew by 6,834 to 134,948, or some 60% of the total. Read more
Megan Garcia says her son would still be alive today if it weren’t for a chatbot urging the 14-year-old to take his own life. Read more
