A Japanese researcher behind the development of next-generation 'perovskite solar cells' expressed confidence that the product will be available to the public within two to three years.
A new hot spring facility, touted as the largest in Kanto, opened this autumn in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Featuring saunas, gourmet collaborations, and private relaxation spaces, the complex has already garnered attention from enthusiasts.
A man in Fukuoka Prefecture who was arrested for breaking into aafter admitting to trespassing over 1,000 times, citing the adrenaline rush as the primary motivation.
Kozo Iizuka, a former senior official convicted in a 2019 car crash in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, that killed two people and injured nine others, has died at the age of 93. Iizuka passed away in October, reportedly due to natural causes.
Touchless harassment, a form of obscene behavior that does not involve physical contact, is drawing increasing attention in Japan. Last month, Kyoto Prefectural Police arrested a man for persistently sniffing a girl's hair.
Mt.Fuji looks amazing where you see it from. If you have option of driving, you have a lot more choices of locations you can access. I went 1 night trip to Mt.Fuji an drove around 360 degree of the moutian. (Tokyo Kenchan)
Japan is on track to surpass its all-time annual record for foreign visitors, with over 30 million arrivals so far this year.
China says it will resume allowing visa-free visits by Japanese nationals on short-term trips from the end of this month. (NHK)
In this video, we'll head to Nagoya for an overnight trip, checking out some of the popular attractions the city has to offer. (japan-guide.com)
The anime adaptation of The Humble Rural Swordsman Becomes a Sword Saint has been announced, set to air in April next year.
As every November, it is time to dedicate some time to the tale of the 47 loyal retainers! (Kabuki In-Depth)
Okarun and Aira find themselves facing a new...alien? And he seems to pack quite a punch! In a bet to prove whether ghosts or aliens exist, two high schoolers face terrifying paranormal threats, gain superpowers and maybe even fall in love?! (Netflix Anime)
Ultraman Arc has disappeared into the space rift, following Hellnarak. Who does Yuma meet once he wakes up? When strong feelings break the walls of dimensions, will the fates of both worlds forever change!? Arc's final beam carries everyone's wishes and heads towards Hellnarak! (ウルトラマン公式 ULTRAMAN OFFICIAL by TSUBURAYA PROD.)
Step into the heart of Tokyo’s culinary history at Tamakiya, a legendary Tsukudani shop located in Shimbashi! (TabiEats)
The history of Japan continues with a new series on Sengoku Jidai. This episode describes early campaigns of Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the battles of Okehazama, Inabayama, Kanegasaki, Nagashima, Tottori and Takamatsu. (Kings and Generals)
Ozeki Champion Kotozakura has expressed his joy at winning his first career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament that ended on Sunday. He said he hopes to "catch up" to his late grandfather, former Yokozuna Grand Champion Kotozakura. (NHK)
NTT recently revealed groundbreaking technology enabling wheelchair control through brainwaves analyzed by AI.
PwC, a leading audit firm, and Takara Printing have announced a collaboration to provide English disclosure support services, including the translation of securities reports. This initiative comes as the Tokyo Stock Exchange plans to mandate companies listed on the Prime Market to disclose financial information in English starting April 2025, aiming to attract overseas investors.
In today’s competitive business environment, time is the one resource you can’t afford to waste.
Mercari, a leading online marketplace, has announced new measures and compensation policies in response to increasing issues among users, such as the fraudulent replacement of returned items.
The prestigious Matsusaka Beef Competition, a showcase of premium cattle from Mie Prefecture, was held Sunday, where the top-ranked cow was auctioned for almost $200,000 (30.32 million yen).