Looking for a day trip from Tokyo? Yokohama, Japan’s second most populous city, is super accessible by train from Tokyo. While it's often known for having Japan’s largest Chinatown, there’s so much more to explore in this vibrant city. (Japan by Food)

Duty-free sales at department stores in Japan have already surpassed last year's total by July, driven by strong demand for luxury goods.

Rice shortages have persisted across Japan, raising concerns about the future of the industry. Although the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries maintains that the balance between supply and demand is being preserved, doubts remain over whether sufficient stock is truly available.

Children on summer break had the chance to take on the role of a supercar mechanic at McLaren Nagoya on Sunday.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in her 40s after following her on a motorcycle as she disembarked from a bus in Hachioji City, Tokyo.

The trailer for the re-release of 'Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe' has been unveiled, with the film set to hit theaters again on October 4. This new version delves deeper into the untold stories of the fathers, returning to the original vision imagined by the production team.

A private small rocket named 'Kairos,' which exploded five seconds after takeoff during its March launch, is now set to make another attempt in December from a site in Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture.

Prince Akishino, his wife, and their son, Prince Hisahito, attended an entomological conference held in Kyoto Prefecture.

Taro Kono, the Digital Minister, held a press conference at the National Diet Building on Monday, officially announcing his candidacy for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election for the third time.

A teacher at a junior high school in Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture, who was arrested on suspicion of secretly recording female students changing at the school where he works, has confessed that he 'did it 100 to 200 times.'

Shohoku High School basketball team takes the court against the reigning champions - Sannoh Kogyo High School. Each member must push beyond their limits, working together as a team in their toughest match yet. (Netflix Anime)

As the Japanese government designates August 26 as "Volcano Disaster Prevention Day" starting this year, an educational event was held at a museum in Tokyo, where participants deepened their understanding of volcanoes.

A major Japanese anime event has opened in New York, attracting a large crowd of fans, many dressed in cosplay, in a tribute to manga artist Akira Toriyama, who passed away in March.

Former Secretary-General of the main governing Liberal Democratic Party Ishiba Shigeru has declared his candidacy for party president. (NHK)

Major League Baseball star Ohtani Shohei hit a walk-off grand slam and reached the milestone of 40 homeruns and 40 stolen bases this season. (NHK)

During the Pacific War, families were torn apart, leaving many Japanese behind in the Philippines who remain 'stateless' to this day.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Nagoya for allegedly attempting to kill his grandmother by strangling her with an electrical cord and stabbing her with a knife. The grandmother, who was 78 years old, was later confirmed dead.

In Osaka’s bustling Dotonbori district, the traditional summer drink known as "Hiyashi Ame" is gaining attention from an increasing number of foreign tourists.

Naoya Inoue, the unified super bantamweight champion of the four major boxing organizations, held an open training session at the Ohashi Gym in Yokohama on August 21st. Inoue is set to defend his titles against former world champion TJ Doheny of Ireland on September 3 at Ariake Arena.

NTT announced the establishment of a new company, "NTT AI-CIX," specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) business operations. The new venture will leverage "chain-linked AI," where multiple AI systems collaborate across different industries and operations.

A Ferrari, seized from a tax delinquent, has been listed in an online auction of assets by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau.

A primary school in Tokyo's Toshima Ward issued an urgent appeal to parents on its website during the summer vacation, stating, 'As of August 31, we expect three vacancies due to teachers resigning.' The message continued, asking parents to 'please introduce any acquaintances with teaching licenses.'

There were plenty of reasons for the global market selloff on Aug. 5, including premature worries of a US slowdown and fears of an artificial intelligence bubble. But one of the main culprits was the unwinding of a popular yen-centered carry trade. (Bloomberg)

Several individuals were spotted by a news trespassing into a luxurious mansion on Friday, raising questions about the state of the 'legendary ruins' once owned by a real estate tycoon.

A total of 109 people have reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea after playing in rivers in Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting the governor to issue an unusual call for residents to avoid these areas.