A three-night consecutive tribute program for Sakata Toshio, who passed away last December. The program will be broadcast on BS Yoshimoto from January 19 (Friday) to January 21 (Sunday).

An 87-year-old woman's beloved dog, Muumu, was saved from the rubble of her collapsed home almost 3 days after the massive earthquake hit her town on New Year's Day.

FamilyMart, one of Japan's major convenience store chains, will begin charging 6 yen for plastic spoons and forks from January 29.

A well-known miso ramen restaurant in Hokkaido went up in flames on Friday morning, completely destroying the entire building, with the owner rushed to hospital suffering severe burns.

Rin Okabe, a popular member of AKB48 who has been selected for the group's singles 12 times, has announced the release of her first photobook on March 27th to commemorate her graduation from the group.

A Japanese court has sentenced a man to death on charges of murder and arson committed when he was 19 years old. (NHK)

Japan's Defense Ministry has signed a contract to purchase up to 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States. (NHK)

Japan's national consumer price index witnessed a significant rise of 3.1% over the course of 2023, marking a historic high not seen since the aftermath of the second oil shock in 1982, 41 years ago.

Japan's government has drawn up measures to provide legal and other support for the victims of the religious group previously known as the Unification Church. (NHK)

Singer-songwriter Kayoko Yoshizawa is gearing up for a nationwide tour in Japan this April to celebrate the release of her upcoming EP, 'Rikka'. Known for her unique blend of melodies and lyrical storytelling, Yoshizawa's tour promises to be an enchanting experience for her fans.

The largest faction in Japan's main governing Liberal Democratic Party has decided to disband in response to a political funds scandal. (NHK)

Dai-ichi Life Holdings, a major life insurance company, has decided to increase the starting salary for university graduates joining the company in April this year by 16%

Sekisui House announced on Thursday its plans to acquire the American homebuilding company, M.D.C. Holdings, for 720 billion yen, positioning it as the fifth-largest homebuilder in the United States.

Two YouTubers known as 'R Detectives (R探偵)', who specialize in recording videos where they apprehend individuals they suspect of illicit activities like voyeurism, were arrested on Tuesday for attempting to extort cash from an alleged voyeur.

Mired by confusion and suspicions, the Japan Clay Shooting Association will hold a general meeting to discuss the potential dismissal of all directors over suspicions of inappropriate use of funds solicited from corporate sponsors.

The arrest of two managers of a men's underground idol agency brings to light the issue of "Oshikatsu" -- fans becoming devoted to their favorite idols.

In a case where executives of Japan's largest scout group, centered in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, were arrested and indicted for seriously injuring a male member, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested five additional members on suspicion of confinement and indecent assault resulting in injury.

Seven-Eleven Japan is rolling out a variety of new products this week, starting January 16th, try out their new melon bread that uses whipped cream made from Furano melons or a fondant chocolat with a tangy berry chocolate sauce as the highlight.

Generative AI, capable of automatically creating text and images, is seeing increased utilization among many companies and local governments.

Tomoko Tamura, a member of the House of Councillors, is set to take the helm as the first female leader of the Communist Party, raising questions whether the appointment could serve as a turning point for the party, which has seen a slump in popularity.

AI generatif yang mampu membuat teks dan gambar secara otomatis, mengalami peningkatan pemanfaatan di antara banyak perusahaan dan pemerintah daerah.

A government report on the transactions between major power companies engaged in power generation and the so-called "new power" companies that procure and sell electricity to consumers has been published.

Menanggapi kekhawatiran atas pelanggaran hak cipta yang terkait dengan pengembangan dan penggunaan AI generatif, Badan Urusan Kebudayaan Jepang telah mengumumkan rencana untuk meminta komentar publik pada bulan Januari atas draf proposal berjudul "Perspektif tentang AI dan Hak Cipta."

Thirteen employees have been arrested for operating illegal men's esthetic salons in over 30 rooms of a condominium near Tokyo's Nakano Station, with sales exceeding 1 billion yen in a year.

Morning Musume.'24's nationwide tour "Morning Musume.'24 Concert Tour Spring MOTTO MORNING MUSUME." is set to be held from March to May.