Japan's inaugural private rocket launch has been scheduled for March 9, fueling a wave of anticipation, opening new pathways into space.

This week, a fashion show themed around 'Japanese traditional materials' was held in New York, USA. Aimed at transforming kimono fabrics into avant-garde fashion, the show featured international models dressed in unique, vibrant designs made from Japanese silk textiles.

Starting at 960,000 yen per person for a 3-night, 4-day journey, the opulent 'The Royal Express' tourist train, akin to a luxury hotel, departed from Okayama on Friday, January 26th.

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Rakuten Group has announced plans to diversify the timing of its 800 billion yen bond redemption, which is due by next year. The strategy involves a combination of purchasing some of its existing bonds and issuing new ones, aiming to alleviate the temporary financial burden as the company continues to face losses in its mobile phone business.

Tokyo is set to list Tokyo Metro on the stock exchange next fiscal year and commence the sale of shares it holds jointly with the national government.

The latest details on the insert song for the upcoming "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" movie and additional information on the related event scheduled for February 18 have been unveiled. The insert song, titled "Bokyō" (Nostalgia), is performed by Mika Nakashima, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Tetsuya Komuro.

JR West has announced that the trolley service currently provided onboard Nozomi bullet trains on the Sanyo Shinkansen will be terminated in standard carriages on March 15.

Whether fried as tempura, stewed, or tossed in a salad, the crunchy texture of 'renkon' (lotus root) makes it delicious in various dishes. This versatile ingredient is currently a great bargain.

Donations for the victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake have surpassed 10 billion yen ($67 million) as of January 24th, showing heartwarming support from a wide community.

Duty-free sales in Japanese department stores soared to all-time high last year, even though tourism from China has not fully recovered.

Over 25 million foreigners entered Japan in the past year, recovering over 80% of visitor traffic before the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a candid roundtable discussion, college students working in night-time establishments like cabarets and clubs reveal the realities of their part-time jobs.

Popular boy band INI will be featured on the cover of the special edition of 'Numero TOKYO' magazine's March issue, which is set to be released on January 26. This special edition comes with an additional booklet titled "Numero Tokyo Homme INI," offering fans a glimpse into the hearts and minds of the 11 members through portraits and interviews.

The delegation from the "Japan-China Economic Association," currently visiting China, met with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday afternoon, requesting the lifting of China's import ban on seafood, but failed to gain any commitment from the Chinese side.

The Japanese government has finalized its economic outlook for the next fiscal year, projecting a real GDP growth rate of 1.3%.

Japan's Ministry of Finance has released the country's financial status as of the end of March last year, showing that the amount of "debt exceeding assets" has reached a record high of 702 trillion yen. This increase is largely due to the issuance of additional government bonds to accommodate substantial supplementary budgets.

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning when a man fell to his death from a condominium in Tokyo while police investigators were preparing to search the premises in connection with a case.

In a groundbreaking decision, the Nagoya High Court has overturned a lower court ruling and ordered the government to recognize a Rohingya man living in Nagoya as a refugee, citing the risk of persecution and ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya in Myanmar.

The Japan Coast Guard received a distress call just after 8:00 PM on Thursday night from a cruise ship that had departed from Yokohama Port, reporting that they had collided with a breakwater, injuring the captain.

For the first time, the number of foreign workers in Japan has exceeded 2 million, reaching an all-time high, a key ingredient in securing a stable workforce as Japan faces a declining working-age population.

In response to the suicide of a first-year female student at a municipal junior high school in Sapporo three years ago in 2021, the city's Board of Education has decided to implement an app that conducts surveys on bullying and manages the physical and mental health of all students attending municipal elementary and junior high schools.

A high school girl suffered severe injuries after being dragged 700 meters by a 11-ton truck in a horrific accident involving her bicycle, which was left mangled beyond recognition.

In the aftermath of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the affected areas continued to experience frigid conditions Friday morning, including Wajima dropping to -1.1C, with the public advised to be vigilant against hypothermia and to exercise caution during restoration efforts to prevent accidents such as slips and falls due to snow and icy road conditions.

The first volume of the erotic fantasy manga "Tensei Nikonbini Hito no Isekai Kouryakuhou," based on the original work by Komi Taro and illustrated by Hayashi, was released today, January 26th. In this story, the protagonist Sei, who is called the "weakest" due to his almost nonexistent combat abilities, chooses to be a "porter".