Ever wonder what special day falls on February 2nd? Interestingly, it marks a celebration related to a key ingredient in sukiyaki. The clue lies in the number "2" from February 2nd.

A recent study conducted by the company behind the sleep gaming app 'Pokemon Sleep' has revealed that the average sleep duration of Japanese users stands at 5 hours and 52 minutes, marking the shortest among the main seven countries surveyed.

Japanese women have been increasingly denied entry into the United States, with a growing awareness among border control officials of the use of "agents" prearranging jobs in the lucratic escort trade.

The long-standing and popular health-conscious product 'Healthya,' recognized as a 'Tokutei Hokenyou Shokuhin' (Foods for Specified Health Uses or 'Tokuho'), is transitioning from Kao Corporation to Kirin.

The dream of power-generating clothing is closer to reality with the development of an "ultra-thin organic solar cell" that overcomes water's challenges. It functions flawlessly even after laundering and can generate electricity underwater for extended periods.

Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani (29) has been featured in the latest video for ECC, a major private English teaching companies, demonstrating his fluency in English while dressed in a suit.

In Kansai, a supermarket "Sengoku period" unfolds as retailers from Kanto and Tokai regions rapidly expand their presence, setting the stage for intense competition. Offering high quality at low prices has become a given. Supermarkets are now employing unique strategies to captivate the hearts of Kansai residents, ranging from purchasing whole cows to provide grade 4 quality meat to using innovative methods for delivering fresh fish at low prices.

The Toyosu Market's tourist facility, "Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai," has finally opened its doors, marking its debut five years behind the original schedule.

A queue forms outside a magical shop in Tokyo's Yoyogi-Uehara. Inside the shop stands a towering mountain range. This isn't just any mountain -- it's made entirely of chocolate, featuring volcanoes, icy lakes, highlands, and rainforests.

In the expansive world of the online RPG "Dragon Quest X Online," players across the nation embark on grand adventures. As the release of the new version, "Dragon Quest X: The Maiden of Thorns and the Door to the Future Online," draws near on March 21st, we bring you the latest information. This time, we introduce the much-anticipated new class, the "Dragon Tamer"! We'll be taking a closer look at the intriguing abilities, such as the special skills learned through the skill line and the new "Dogan" series of spells.

A 73-year-old woman faced court for the first time on Wednesday, accused of impersonating a non-existent younger sister -- a fictitious character designed to avoid age-related workplace bullying. The woman stated in her defense, "My name is Chizuru Yoshino. There are no errors in the indictment."

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the resumption of production at its Kyoto plant from February 12 for two van models. The company had halted production at its four domestic plants at the end of last December, following the discovery of fraudulent practices in vehicle certification tests. The resumption of production for the two van models at the Kyoto factory comes after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism confirmed their compliance with safety standards.

The Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which struck on January 1, 2024, brought a peaceful New Year's celebration to a tragic halt, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 7 and causing significant damage across Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata Prefectures. But what exactly happened, and where?

Ahead of the traditional Setsubun festival on February 3rd, Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower hosted an early bean-throwing ceremony on February 1st, marking the event's revival after a four-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A video that recreates a famous scene from "Spirited Away" is becoming a hot topic on social media. It captures the moment when the protagonist, Chihiro, has her name taken away by the witch Yubaba, but here’s the twist: there’s no CG or editing involved. The video was shot using only "rubber, magnets, and gravity."

In the ongoing Asian Cup held in Qatar, Japan, ranked 17th in the world, is set to face Iran in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Febuary 3rd. Japan, aiming for its fifth championship and first in three tournaments, advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Bahrain 3-1 in the round of 16 on the 31st.

Japanese brand strawberries, in their striking shades of red, pink, and white, are now captivating attention across the seas in London.

In December 2023, Hakodate, Hokkaido witnessed an unusual phenomenon: the shores were inundated with a vast number of sardines. Following this incident, another peculiar discovery has been made at the same location—this time, it's an extensive amount of fish bones and scales.

Pernahkah Anda bertanya-tanya, mengapa sebagian anjing tampak menikmati kesempatan untuk membenamkan wajah mereka di salju?

Carolina Shiino, 26, who was recently crowned Miss Japan, has been reported to be in a close relationship with a married man, according to an investigation by "Shukan Bunshun".

The Family Law Division of the Legislative Council of Japan announced on Tuesday a comprehensive draft proposal to revamp the system concerning child upbringing after divorce. The current Civil Code, which mandates sole custody by either the mother or father, is set for a major overhaul to allow the option of joint custody.

A research group, including scientists from Okayama University, has successfully captured part of the process by which oxygen molecules are produced from water molecules during photosynthesis using special X-rays. This breakthrough is expected to lead to a better understanding of the detailed mechanisms of photosynthesis and has potential applications in the research of "artificial photosynthesis," which is gaining attention as a clean energy source.

February is upon us, bringing with it a wave of price increases for over 1,000 food items for the first time in four months, with tomato ketchup and other processed tomato products at the forefront.

The United States, set to participate in next year's Osaka-Kansai Expo, unveiled the design of its pavilion on January 31, aiming to create a space that envisions the future with a stage for enjoying American cultural events.

Have you ever wondered why some dogs seem to relish the chance to bury their faces in the snow?