The yen exchange rate surged rapidly amid moves perceived as intervention by the Japanese government. Meanwhile, speculators are eagerly eyeing another chance to ride the wave of yen depreciation.

Aging transportation infrastructure, such as roads and bridges built during Japan's period of rapid economic growth, has become a significant burden for the national and local governments responsible for their maintenance.

Former AKB48 member Minami Minegishi announced on Sunday the birth of her first child, a baby girl.

The cost of making a single serving of curry rice in Japan has reached its highest point in the past decade.

Nestled in the mountains of Hitachiota City, Ibaraki, we found a queue even before opening hours. The shop, called Jikyuan, is a soba noodle restaurant. Ogawa Nobuo, the owner, first opened Jikyuan in 1990 in Asagaya, Tokyo. In 2002, he moved to his hometown of Ibaraki and started a restaurant using soba he cultivated himself.

Men's makeup is increasingly popular among Gen Z, with over 40% expressing no resistance to the idea. This trend, which gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, sees young men adopting makeup for reasons such as covering acne scars and enhancing their appearance.

Located on the campus of Waseda University in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, the Okuma Garden is a Japanese garden donated to Waseda University in 1922 on the site of the former residence of Shigenobu Okuma, the founder of Waseda University. (Japanese Garden Collection)

Film cameras are experiencing an unexpected resurgence in Japan, as young consumers explore their nostalgic charm.

The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) announced the results of its survey on summer bonuses for major companies this year. According to the survey, the average bonus payment increased by 4.31% compared to the previous year, reaching 983,112 yen.

Japan's Defense Ministry has announced disciplinary action against 218 personnel following a series of misconduct cases, including inappropriate handling of classified information and power harassment. This unprecedented move affects top officials from the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces.

Amazon has become the largest purchaser of renewable energy in Japan. On July 11, the American tech giant announced its investment in new renewable energy projects, including an onshore wind farm in Aomori Prefecture and a solar power plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

A compliance training session for host clubs in Tokyo's Kabukicho district was conducted in response to a series of "urikake" problems, where malicious host clubs saddled customers with exorbitant debts.

To address the severe aviation fuel shortage in Japan, a new initiative has been launched as part of an emergency response formulated by the public and private sectors.

A survey on pet names has revealed that 'Mugi' is the most popular name for both dogs and cats. According to the 2023 Pet Name Ranking conducted by pet insurance company Aipet Insurance, the top names for male and female dogs have been 'Leo' and 'Coco' respectively for nine consecutive years.

On hot and humid days in Tokyo, nothing beats a matcha gelato. A specialty matcha gelato shop in Asakusa was bustling with foreign customers on Thursday. The shop offers seven types of matcha gelato, each with varying degrees of richness. The most popular is made with the highest quality matcha, which has won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award.

In the Adachi Ward of Tokyo, the Nishiarai Daishi Temple, known for warding off evil spirits, is hosting the 'Wind Chime Festival,' a quintessential downtown summer event.

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Japan's Imperial Family, including Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, and Princess Kako, gathered for a special music concert to celebrate the 90th birthdays of former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Also in attendance were Sayako Kuroda and other family members.

The Nikkei Stock Average closed at 41,831 yen today, marking a record high for the second consecutive day.

Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, revealed plans to launch Japan's first Disney cruise in the 2028 fiscal year.

In the bustling city of Tokyo, two extraordinary women lead double lives as they navigate their contrasting identities and missions. By day, they are ordinary citizens with mundane jobs, but by night, they transform into enigmatic vigilantes.

Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has announced plans to transition the National Academic Test, conducted annually for all sixth-grade and third-year junior high school students, to an entirely online format from 2027. The traditional paper-based test will be replaced by computer-based testing.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will reduce transfer fees for individual customers starting in October. When using an ATM with a cash card to transfer funds to another SMBC account, the fee will be lowered from 110 yen to free.

Ten semiconductor-related companies from Japan and the United States are set to establish a development facility for next-generation semiconductors required for generative AI and autonomous driving in Silicon Valley, USA.

The quintessential Japanese summer beverage, Ramune, is experiencing a surge in popularity overseas. However, a shortage of bottles is hindering production, leaving manufacturers in a difficult situation.