A gang of 4 teenagers robbed a man of 25 million yen in a karaoke box on Sunday by spraying him with tear gas, with one 18-year-old suspect arrested and 3 others still on the loose.

Toho Cinemas, Japan's sixth largest film entertainment company, showed a 4.7% increase in net profit from March to November 2023, on the back of "Godzilla Minus One," which exceeded 5.3 billion yen in domestic box office revenue, and the distribution of anime "Jujutsu Kaisen".

For seven years, a photographer known as biggate4444 (@biggate43) has been capturing the charming sight of sparrows and sharing them on social media. During this cold season, many of these birds puff up into adorable round shapes to keep warm, a phenomenon fondly referred to as "fukura suzume" (inflated sparrows).

Shirakawa-go village, one of Gifu's must-visit World Heritage Site destinations known for its fairy-like gasshō-zukuri style farmhouses, has begun an illumination event on Sundays, although tickets are limited to 4,000 people.

Tokyo's Minato Ward has decided to distribute 50,000 yen worth of gift certificates per child to support families with children affected by rising prices.

Japan is known for its huge night entertainment industry. It said there are almost 10,000 adult Disneylands in Japan. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

The complete series of the anime "Cells at Work!", based on the original work by Akane Shimizu, will be broadcast for free on Nico Nico Live on January 21st, starting at 6:30 PM.

Kanzen's new children's book encyclopedia series "Visual Encyclopedia" kicks off with the release of "Visual Encyclopedia: Dragons" on January 16th. Below is the original press release.

Two men disguised as delivery workers forced their way into an apartment in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Sunday, slashing a male resident and fleeing with a luxury watch.

People in Japan's Kanto region reported seeing an exceptionally bright meteor on Monday morning. (NHK)

From long-established inns to "hidden" onsens, Japan boasts thousands of hot spring locations.

Corporate bankruptcies in Japan last year reached over 8,000 for the first time in four years, driven by high inflation and labor shortages, with the possibility of exceeding 10,000 this year as industry faces the '2024 Problem'.

Monday marks two weeks since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck central Japan. The disaster has claimed at least 221 lives, with crews searching for 22 people still unaccounted for. As relief efforts continue, officials fear harsh conditions in evacuation centers are posing a major health risk. (NHK)

The trailer for the documentary film "Okinawa Rhapsody" has been released on YouTube.

"Pertunjukan Reiwa 6 Februari Bunraku" akan dipentaskan dari tanggal 5 hingga 13 Februari di Japan Youth Hall di Tokyo. (News on Japan)

Japan's two-day National University Entrance Exam concluded Sunday, resulting in the disqualification of four students for cheating, including the use of a ruler during the math test.

Dampak gempa bumi telah meluas ke peternakan, dengan satu peternakan daging sapi Wagyu di Prefektur Ishikawa tidak dapat mengirimkan pakan karena kerusakan jalan. (News on Japan)

In Aichi Prefecture's Akabicho, a man believed to be a resident was found dead under a mattress on the property of his home.

In the latest episode of the popular tokusatsu (live action) drama "Kamen Rider Gatchard," airing on the Asahi TV network, a historic moment unfolds as the first-ever female secondary Rider, Kamen Rider Mageed, makes her debut.

Hikaru Utada has announced the release date of her Greatest Hits album "SCIENCE FICTION" for April 10.

Following the certification fraud issue at Daihatsu, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has made public its vehicle collision tests.

In a dramatic start to their quest for Asian Cup supremacy, Japan's Samurai Blue, eyeing their first title in three appearances, battled from behind to clinch a 4-2 victory against Vietnam in their group stage debut.

Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced on Monday that the unmanned spacecraft "SLIM," aimed at Japan's first lunar landing, has been placed in a circular orbit around the Moon at an altitude of 600 kilometers in preparation for landing.

A new manga series titled "Futsuu no Keion-bu" (The Ordinary Light Music Club), created by Kuwahara with art by Tetsuo Ideuchi, has launched today, January 14th, on Shonen Jump+.

Badan Eksplorasi Kedirgantaraan Jepang (JAXA) mengumumkan pada hari Senin bahwa pesawat ruang angkasa tak berawak "SLIM," yang ditujukan untuk pendaratan pertama di Bulan oleh Jepang, telah ditempatkan pada orbit melingkar mengelilingi Bulan dengan jarak 600-kilometer untuk persiapan pendaratan. (News on Japan)