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.'

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.

Drugstores are rapidly expanding across Japan, with the market size reaching over 8.3 trillion yen ($57 billion) in 2023. Introduced to Japan in the 1970s, drugstores initially focused on selling medicine and daily necessities. However, many stores now offer a wide range of products, intensifying competition among companies leveraging their unique strengths.

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has issued a warning to major food manufacturer Nissin Foods for allegedly pressuring retailers nationwide to raise the selling price of its cup noodles, a potential violation of the Antimonopoly Act.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that Japan’s nationwide Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July, excluding fresh food due to its price volatility, increased by 2.7% compared to the same month last year.

As the popularity of teaching positions declines, Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) has drafted a proposal to raise the additional allowance for teachers' salaries to 13% of their monthly pay, more than three times the current rate.

Nakamura Sumire, a 15-year-old Go prodigy who recently moved to South Korea, will become the first Japanese player to compete in South Korea's highest prize women's title match, according to an exclusive report by JNN.

In Okutama, Tokyo, a popular natural destination, disturbing behavior such as littering, noise, and unauthorized barbecues have escalated, particularly among foreign visitors, turning parts of the national park into a 'lawless zone.'

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The person suspected of being involved in the vandalism of a stone pillar at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine on August 19, left Japan for China on the day the graffiti was found.

The Emperor and Empress recently arrived at their summer residence in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, marking their first private retreat in 23 years without Princess Aiko.

As Japan’s fertility rate continues to reach new lows — with a total fertility rate of 1.2 in 2023 — the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun to subsidise elective egg freezing (EEF). The goal of this strategy is not to strengthen women’s autonomy, but rather to encourage the continued creation of traditional families in a changing society that makes having and raising children more difficult. (East Asia Forum)

Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) has announced its acquisition of major U.S. tobacco company, Vector Group. The acquisition cost is expected to be approximately $2.4 billion, equivalent to around 378 billion yen, leading to the full subsidiarization of Vector Group.

A parrot that strayed onto the Tokaido Shinkansen during the summer travel rush was spotted perched neatly on the backrest of a seat.

The declining birthrate in Tokyo has reached a critical point, with the total fertility rate falling below 1 for the first time. Despite this, nearly 80% of unmarried young workers in the city are positive about marriage, according to a recent survey.

Large amounts of water erupted Wednesday evening from a manhole whose cover had blown off near Shinjuku Station.

The Tokyo District Court has ruled against Nippon Paper Crecia, rejecting its claim of patent infringement by Daio Paper in a lawsuit over a specific type of toilet paper technology. Nippon Paper Crecia, known for its 'Scottie' brand, had filed the lawsuit against Daio Paper, the company behind the 'Elleair' brand, seeking to halt the production of certain products.

A baseball tournament for players under the age of 18, named 'Asia Koshien,' will be held for the first time in Indonesia this December, as announced at a press conference in Tokyo.

Hakodate's famed 'Million Dollar Night View' has been obscured by overwhelming crowds, leaving both tourists and locals frustrated.

With the passing of a 117-year-old woman from Spain, a 116-year-old woman from Hyogo Prefecture has become the world's oldest living person.

Japan's trade balance swung back into deficit in July for the first time in two months, with the deficit amount exceeding last year's figure by more than tenfold. The sharp increase is attributed to the depreciation of the yen, which led to substantial growth in both exports and imports.

As the latter half of summer approaches, it's crucial to be mindful of dangerous marine creatures while enjoying beach activities. A clear, transparent object washed ashore could be lethal if touched, making vigilance essential.

With scorching temperatures continuing to grip Japan, some companies are taking bold steps to protect their employees by allowing remote work on days deemed too hot to safely commute.

The ongoing scarcity of rice in supermarkets across Japan has left many wondering why shelves are bare despite government assurances that there is no overall supply crisis.