Esports, alludes to cutthroat video gaming where players or groups go up against one another in different games.

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.'

In anticipation of 'Disaster Prevention Day' on September 1, a massive underground tunnel designed to protect communication cables from disasters was unveiled to the media on August 22.

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WOWOW has released the full trailer for its upcoming drama series, "Golden Kamuy: Hokkaido Tattoo Prisoner Arc," the sequel to the hit movie. The series, consisting of nine episodes, is set to premiere exclusively on WOWOW starting on Sunday, October 6.

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.

Twelve Japanese nationals who were allegedly deceived by fake job offers and forced to work in Cambodia have been rescued by local authorities.

Cryptocurrency has rapidly evolved from a niche technology into a global financial phenomenon.

'What if the perpetrator of a heinous crime was a former high school classmate?' Haruka Fukuhara will take on her first leading role in an ABEMA original drama.

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.

Nintendo has announced that the 'Nintendo Museum,' set to open in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, will officially open its doors on October 2 this year. The museum is being built on the site of a former factory where the company once produced playing cards, including traditional hanafuda.

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

Japanese sushi chain Sushiro has opened its first store in Beijing, China. Despite the Chinese government's ongoing ban on importing Japanese seafood, Sushiro is accelerating its expansion into the Chinese market, capitalizing on its reputation for affordability.

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.

Kobe City has implemented a policy that effectively bans the construction of new tower mansions in the city center. This decision was made to prevent potential urban imbalances that could arise from a population shift from the suburbs to the city center, which would accelerate suburban decline.

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