The Japan national rugby team has commenced its first training camp in Fukuoka City under the newly appointed head coach Eddie Jones. The two-day camp, which started on the 6th, is part of the preparations for the team's full-scale activities planned for June this year. The camp aims to facilitate communication between Jones and the players and to advance their preparations.

The heavy snowfall in the Kanto region led to a spike in traffic incidents, including vehicles being stranded and slipping on icy roads, with at least 1,300 traffic accidents reported.

Despite snowfall in central Tokyo, Ryuya Ueda of KAT-TUN held the final day of his solo concert "MOUSE PEACE 2024 ~Galyu Tensei~" on Tuesday at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo, with both afternoon and evening performances. However, just before the curtain rose for the afternoon performance on Tuesday, a temporary power outage delayed the start of the show, sending the crowd wild.

Picture book author Chisako, played by An, reluctantly returns to the countryside to care for her estranged father, Takuzo (Eiji Okuda), who has been diagnosed with dementia. While struggling with the day-to-day challenges of living with a father who feels like a stranger, Chisako comes across a boy (Shoma Nakatsu) who has lost his memory due to an accident.

Narita Airport Company, which has proposed a plan to consolidate its currently three separate passenger terminals into one in the future, has revealed a proposal to construct a new station connected to the new terminal.

Suntory has launched a new web commercial for its draft beer, starring the comedy duos Oswald (Yu Hatanaka and Shunsuke Ito) and Reiwa Roman (Kuruma Takabiraki and Kemuri Matsui), titled "Promising Newcomers." The nearly two-minute-long video debuted on the Suntory official YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 7. Both pairs engage in an almost unscripted hilarious conversation that is a must-watch.

McDonald's Japan Ltd. has revamped its "Premium Roast Coffee" (hot), introducing a new blend that promises a bold intensity paired with a clean finish. The company will launch a new nationwide TV commercial titled "Conversation of the Heart" starting February 13th.

Say goodbye to the old ways, as the Valentine tradition of giving obligatory chocolates to your bosses and co-workers goes out the window, with a survey revealing that the practice of giving 'giri-choco' has reached its lowest point.

A pod of orcas trapped by sea ice off the coast of Rausu, a town on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, can no longer be spotted in the vicinity. According to local authorities, from Tuesday morning, February 6, more than ten orcas were enclosed in sea ice about 1 kilometer offshore, unable to move.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, officially announced on the evening of the 6th that it will build its second semiconductor factory in Japan, in partnership with Sony Group and others, in Kumamoto Prefecture. Toyota Motor Corporation has newly invested in the operating company, and the combined investment for the first factory currently under construction and the new facility exceeds $20 billion, or more than 2.96 trillion yen. The second factory is scheduled to start construction by the end of 2024 and aims to begin operations by the end of 2027.

Actor Yuichi Nakamura's self-produced film "YOKOHAMA" is set to be released on April 19. Along with the announcement, the poster visual and trailer have been unveiled. The poster visual of "YOKOHAMA" can be viewed in a larger size (all 22 items). The movie "YOKOHAMA," which features Nakamura, known for his role in "Kamen Rider Den-O," is set in his hometown of Yokohama and unfolds three episodes centered around Minato Mirai, dubbed "the city where something happens."

Yoko Abe, the mother of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, passed away on February 4th in Tokyo at the age of 95. Born in Tokyo in 1928, Yoko Abe grew up in a prominent political family, being the daughter of Shinsuke Kishi and the niece of Eisaku Sato, both of whom served as Prime Ministers of Japan.

Miyabi Miyakawa, the Grand Prix winner of 'Miss FLASH 2024,' appears in the February 6th issue of 'Weekly FLASH,' showcasing her stunning figure in a swimsuit.

Footage taken by a drone flying over Inokashira Park in Tokyo, Tuesday morning, shows a city draped in silver, following a decent amount of snowfall the night before.

The popular wild dolphin-watching tours on the Noto Peninsula were suspended due to the impact of an earthquake, but tour guides are tirelessly working towards their resumption. Satomi Sakashita started the dolphin-watching tours in 2005, attracting nearly 4,000 participants annually before the pandemic. However, the earthquake has left the future of these tours uncertain.

In an innovative step towards addressing the labor shortage and streamlining operations, FamilyMart has begun the rollout of multifunctional robots across 300 stores nationwide by the end of this month.

The Kanto-Koshin region is on alert for potential accidents due to snowy conditions extending into Wednesday morning, February 7th. Following a night of intensifying cold, forecasts indicate a broader area could experience road ice than on Tuesday morning.

As demand for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications continues to rise, major Japanese semiconductor companies are accelerating their efforts to enhance development and production. Power semiconductors have been a strong suit for Japanese manufacturers, and strengthening this sector is becoming a crucial phase in enhancing their competitiveness globally.

In an unexpected twist to the glittering pageant world, Karolina Shiino, aged 26 and born in Ukraine, has stepped down from her prestigious title as Miss Japan following rumors of an affair with a married doctor. The Miss Japan Association, on February 5th, acknowledged Shiino's resignation, stating, "We solemnly accept the responsibility for the turmoil caused and deeply apologize to our sponsors, judges, and all stakeholders involved."

A pod of orcas was found trapped in ice floes Tuesday morning. At around 7:00 AM, a sightseeing boat company in Rausu Town, Hokkaido, contacted the local government office saying, "There are killer whales surrounded by drift ice and cannot move."

In 2023, the Japanese workforce faced a paradoxical economic situation where, despite a continuous increase in gross cash earnings for the third year, real wages—adjusted for inflation—declined for the second consecutive year. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's preliminary data reveals that the average monthly cash earnings per worker, including base pay and overtime, was ¥329,859. This marked a 1.2% increase over the previous year and represented the third successive year of growth.

Shiina, a member of the musical group Wednesday Campanella, will release her first book, "POEM," on March 15. This photo essay captures heavy and vivid memories that Shiina has never spoken of before. She writes candidly about why she cherishes "love" and the reason behind the piercing in her mouth, sharing fragments of her life that connect to her present self.

In an exciting development for art enthusiasts and digital adventurers alike, the renowned digital art museum, TeamLab Borderless, has made a significant move from its original location in Odaiba to the vibrant Azabudai Hills in Tokyo. This relocation, set to open its doors on Friday, February 9, was previewed to the press, revealing a fresh array of artworks that merge the digital with the dynamic.

The world of online gambling is continuously changing, with new technology developing to improve the gaming experience. New Zealand online casinos are at the forefront of this technological revolution, adopting cutting-edge innovations to provide immersive, engaging, and tailored experiences to its players.

Despite heavy snow overnight, major train lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area are operating normally from the first service of the day, although the Chuo Line has suspended express services between Takao and Fujimi stations since the first train, according to JR East.