Japan's first digital currency-based corporate settlement service, protected by technology to prevent counterfeiting and unauthorized access, is set to launch.

One of Japan’s largest toy exhibitions is currently underway, showcasing a range of new products, including high-end versions and digital adaptations of popular classic series.

As rice shortages continue in some supermarkets, sales of glutinous rice produced in Thailand are on the rise.

A major incident has occurred at the exhibition of world-renowned painter Shuzo Tamura (played by Koji Ishizaka). One of the displayed works was revealed to be a forgery. Who is the artist behind this counterfeit piece?

In 1936, during the Berlin Olympics, Japan set a new world record in the marathon, securing both a gold and a bronze medal, igniting national euphoria. However, these two medals carried a hidden story.

A massive tomato spill covering the Tohoku Expressway led to a temporary road closure on the morning of August 28. The spill, estimated at around 13 tons, turned the highway bright red.

Costco stores are opening across Japan, sparking hopes for regional revitalization while also raising concerns among local residents about the potential impact on daily life, particularly traffic congestion.

The largest domestic exhibition dedicated to end-of-life services and products, including funerals, memorials, and inheritance planning, has begun in Tokyo.

In the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential race, public opinion polls indicate that Ishiba and Koizumi are leading in popularity.

The Japanese government has decided to allocate nearly the entire 1 trillion yen contingency fund from this fiscal year's budget to cover subsidies for electricity, gas, and gasoline prices that have been resumed and extended.

A group of salarymen, known as 'Cheerlemans,' has gained widespread attention on social media for their acrobatic cheerleading performances.

A Yomiuri Shimbun employee has been arrested on the spot for assaulting a man who was skateboarding.

Budget haircut salons are gaining popularity across Japan. A close look at their innovative approach reveals how they manage to offer such low prices.

As convenience stores continue to engage in fierce competition over their rice balls, a new lineup of gourmet onigiri has been announced, including a series developed by famous Japanese restaurants.

Japan has lodged a strong protest with China after a Chinese warplane intruded into Japanese airspace on Monday. (NHK)

Japanese financial services group SBI Holdings plans to invest around 10 billion yen ($69 million) in Tokyo-based Preferred Networks and work with the startup on designing chips for artificial intelligence, Nikkei has learned. (Nikkei)

Weathernews forecasts guerrilla rainstorms using meteorological data and posts from app users. AI analyzes the submitted images, displaying the danger level by color. When there’s a possibility of a guerrilla rainstorm, an alarm is sent to users in the affected area to alert them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.