Kiyoshi Hikawa made his long-awaited return to the stage on August 17, holding the Tokyo leg of his concert tour at the Tokyo Garden Theater.

JR East and other operators announced on Tuesday that they will resume sales of personalized Suica and PASMO cards on September 1. Sales had been suspended since August 2023 due to a shortage of semiconductors necessary for the production of these cards.

Japan's national and Tokyo governments are seeking a $4.7 billion valuation for Tokyo Metro as they prepare to list the subway operator as early as October-end, three sources said, in what would be the nation's biggest IPO in roughly six years. (Reuters)

Japan’s high exposure to a variety of geographical, meteorological and man-made risks ranks it third in the world. Major emergencies over the past three decades — including the 1995 Kobe earthquake and the 11 March 2011 triple disaster — have taken tens of thousands of lives and required hundreds of billions in recovery costs.

In 2023, Japan ran a digital trade deficit of about 5.5 trillion yen or $37 billion, meaning that they imported trillions of yen more in software licenses, cloud, and other services than they exported. (Asianometry)

Japanese summer festivals, or "matsuri," are a beloved tradition, attracting many who revel in the joy of Bon Odori, indulge in street food, and try their hand at classic festival games. How are foreign visitors enjoying these summer festivities?

Emperor attended an opera performance at the 'Suntory Music Award Commemorative Concert' on Saturday, featuring a performance of the German composer Handel's opera 'Rinaldo,' conducted by Yoshimichi Hamada.

Japan showcased remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics, winning a record 45 medals. These medalists are rewarded with cash prizes, but how did money become intertwined with the Olympics?

Tokyo Bay's waters have taken on a pale blue hue due to a phenomenon known as 'blue tide.' This occurs when a large amount of plankton dies and sinks to the bottom of the sea, leading to a decrease in oxygen levels in the water. Strong winds then cause the oxygen-depleted water to rise, resulting in the change in color.

After Typhoon No. 7 passed, clear skies spread over Hachijojima over the weekend, where tourists were seen enjoying hikes through landscapes that seemed to transport them back to the age of dinosaurs.

Canon is set to enter the entertainment business by leveraging mixed reality (MR) technology, which blends real and virtual imagery.

China's fishing ban in the East China Sea, including the waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture and the Taiwan Strait, ended on August 16.

Google has announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature in six countries, including Japan and the United Kingdom.

So I recently traveled to the US with my family from Japan, and I was a bit stunned on how much things cost in America compared to Japan. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

The race to determine the successor to Prime Minister Kishida within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is intensifying. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has reportedly conveyed his intention to run for the LDP presidency to his close associates. Meanwhile, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato has also begun preparations for his candidacy.

In 1945, 79 years ago, the American military’s air raids on Japan's mainland intensified. Last year, footage of these air raids was discovered in Gunma Prefecture. The film captured what could be described as “the real scenes of air raids as seen by the Japanese people at the time.”

As Japan's summer vacation drags on, economic hardship is hitting single-parent families particularly hard. A recent survey revealed that about one in three children in these households are limited to just two meals a day during the summer, as school lunches are no longer available.

From savory snacks to sweet treats, these are the authentic, time-honored eats that locals love. (TabiEats)

Tokyo's Nikkei closed at 38,062 on Friday, an increase of 1,336 points compared to the previous day, marking a return to levels last seen about two weeks ago.

Life is returning to normal in Tokyo and surrounding areas after a powerful storm. Typhoon Ampil triggered blackouts and upended people's travel plans, but services are getting back on track. (NHK)

Freelance announcer Yuri Kawaguchi has stirred controversy after her contract was terminated by her agency following a post about male body odor.

In a world first, gas extracted from methane hydrate, a next-generation energy resource, has been successfully used as fuel.

Japan is facing a nationwide shortage of dry ice, which is causing significant disruptions, particularly in the food industry. Ice cream shops like Baskin-Robbins had to temporarily limit the amount of dry ice provided for takeout, reducing it from two hours' worth to just 30 minutes due to supply constraints.

Japan's GDP for the April-June period this year showed a real growth rate of 3.1% on an annualized basis, the Cabinet Office announced on Thursday.

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., a major player in the retail industry, has announced its entry into the retail electricity business, supplying renewable energy from sources like solar power to its group stores.