Commemorative coins for national parks across the country are set to be issued in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the national park system, with the unveiling of the designs for the first series of coins featuring three national parks in Okinawa Prefecture.

Hideki Matsui, star of the Yomiuri Giants and the New York Yankees, will serve as a special coach for the Giants' spring training camp in Miyazaki starting February 1st, making his first comeback to the coaching arena in six years.

Hikaru Utada's new single "Nani Iro Demo Nai Hana" to be released on February 12, has unveiled its jacket artwork. The cover photo for Hikaru Utada's "Nani Iro Demo Nai Hana" was shot by photographer Takay in Obihiro, Hokkaido, in January this year.

Last year's average job availability ratio stood at 1.31 times, surpassing the previous year for the second consecutive year, against the backdrop of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the situation remains lower than the pre-pandemic year of Reiwa 1 (2019), and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has noted that "there appears to be a trend of reducing job openings in the manufacturing and construction industries due to the surge in raw material costs, and careful monitoring is required."

As anticipation builds for the full launch of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in Ishikawa Prefecture this March, a special preview event was held at the new Kaga Onsen Station, soon to become a part of the high-speed rail network.

Tokyo Disneyland has announced the introduction of a new nighttime entertainment experience, set to debut on September 20, 2024, against the backdrop of Cinderella Castle, featuring a castle projection that depicts Disney and Marvel characters chasing their dreams across the sky.

Belakangan ini, lingkungan kerja untuk "guru" telah sering dibahas. "Bekerja di akhir pekan sebagai penasihat klub, tidak ada hari libur," "begadang untuk mempersiapkan kelas," "berurusan dengan anak-anak dan orang tua..." Terlepas dari tantangan-tantangan tersebut, permintaan akan pengajaran yang dipersonalisasi, terutama les privat, terus meningkat. Tren ini terlihat jelas bahkan di kalangan siswa yang lebih muda.

The manga volume "Isekai Matching Guild - A Suggestion for a Deadly Isekai Reincarnation," based on the original work by Sora Karin and illustrated by Kiriko Tōri, was released today, January 29th. According to a rumor, anyone who dies exactly at midnight can be reincarnated in another world. Believing this, an aspiring manga artist and part-time worker, Tasuku Shinobuchi, jumps in front of a truck at the precise time and wakes up in the "Isekai Matching Guild."

Japan's pickle industry faces a crucial juncture as a revised Food Sanitation Act, aligned with global hygiene standards, is set to be fully implemented in June. This law demands manufacturing and sales permits for pickles and mandates the establishment of dedicated facilities, potentially reshaping a key part of Japan's culinary tradition.

For those who are looking to find their go-to bar but aren't sure where to start, this one's for you! We're introducing three bars in Shibuya where you can enjoy a relaxed drink. From a spot where you can leisurely appreciate quality music to a cocktail bar that has achieved the highest ranking in Japan among the world's best bars, there are plenty of attractive options!

Opening next month is Tokyo's latest attraction, "Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai," with a spa offering 24-hour panoramic views of Tokyo Bay, some old style shopping down an Edo-style street, and plenty of fresh seafood on the menu being so close to Toyosu Market.

As industries grapple with the impending "2024 problem" in logistics, there is a growing movement to compile guidelines for reducing the burden on truck drivers, who are essential to their operations. The "2024 problem" refers to concerns about a shortage of transport capacity due to stricter regulations on overtime work for truck drivers starting in April this year.

Hinako Ashihara, the manga artist behind the popular series 'Sexy Tanaka-san', passed away on Monday at the age of 50. Ashihara had openly shared her thoughts and the troubles surrounding the drama adaptation of her work on social media.

As winter bites, the Japanese tradition of oden, a hearty pot of simmered goodies, takes on national comfort food status. A household in Japan indulges in oden on average three times a month during the chilly season. So what are the most loved ingredients in this winter favorite pot?

Yamanashi Prefecture is in the final stages of planning to provide financial assistance for the cost of egg freezing for healthy women who struggle to balance the timing of pregnancy with their career aspirations.

Ballerina Momoha Takatsuru, who appeared on ABEMA's original love-themed program "Don't Be Fooled by Wolf-chan and Wolf-kun," graced the pages of the magazine "Weekly Gendai" (published by Kodansha) on Monday, January 29, showcasing her stunning figure in a swimsuit.

At the heart of a burgeoning debate on the essence of "Japanese beauty," stands the 26-year-old Ukraine-born woman, Carolina Shinno, who recently won the prestigious Miss Japan contest. Her victory has not only captured the nation's attention but also garnered international interest.

A research team from the University of Tokyo has announced the successful development of a "quantum bit" with the ability to correct computational errors caused by malfunctions, which are considered essential for the practical application of next-generation computers known as quantum computers.

Following the scandal involving political fundraising parties by factions within the Liberal Democratic Party, former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Motoyuki Shiotani, who served as the leader of the Abe faction, disclosed that he had received over 2.3 million yen in kickbacks from the faction over five years without recording it in his financial statements, for which he apologized. However, he denied any intentions of resigning as a lawmaker or leaving the party.

The kanji in question is "冬眠鼠." A mouse that hibernates in winter? The hint is 〇ま〇. What kind of animal could it be? It's said to be very cute.

On the final day of the All Japan Table Tennis Championships held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, the men's and women's singles finals took place on Sunday, January 28.

The unmanned lunar lander "SLIM," which had successfully landed on the moon but was initially unable to generate power due to its solar cells not functioning, has now re-established communication with Earth and resumed operations. According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)'s official account on X, scientific observations on the lunar surface have already commenced.

Foto-foto misi pendaratan bulan pertama Jepang oleh pesawat ruang angkasa 'SLIM' dirilis pada hari Kamis.

Pertama kalinya, jumlah pekerja asing di Jepang telah melampaui 2 juta orang, mencapai titik tertinggi sepanjang masa, yang merupakan faktor penting dalam mengamankan tenaga kerja yang stabil seiring dengan menurunnya jumlah penduduk usia kerja di Jepang.

"Children's Cooking Picture Book: Ghibli's Table - Kiki's Delivery Service", set for release on March 14th, features recipes from the film, including herring and pumpkin pie baked by the lady with the blue-roofed house and the milk porridge made by Osono for Kiki.