The Japanese yen surged to 149 per dollar on Wednesday following the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) policy to raise interest rates to 0.25%.

Japan's three major banks announced on Wednesday that they will increase the interest rate on ordinary deposits from the current 0.02% to 0.1%, a fivefold increase. Resona Bank is also planning to announce a similar increase soon.

The Bank of Japan has taken a big step to exit its monetary easing measures. The central bank has decided to raise its short-term interest rate again this year, to around 0.25 percent from roughly 0 to 0.1 percent. (NHK)

Takashi Nagase (30) won the gold medal in the men's 81kg judo category on the fifth day of the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first in Olympic history to achieve back-to-back victories in this weight class.

A Japanese company has unveiled groundbreaking footage capturing a close-up of space junk for the first time, with debris from an H2A rocket launched in 2009.

Tokyo Disneyland's beloved attraction, Space Mountain, which has been a staple since the park's opening over 40 years ago, made its last run on Wednesday, July 31.

Toyota Motor Group has announced its sales figures for the first half of this year. While overseas sales reached a record high, domestic sales fell by more than 30% due to repeated certification fraud issues.

The Fair Trade Commission has launched an on-site investigation into the Japanese subsidiary of the American motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson, suspecting it of imposing excessive sales quotas on its dealers in violation of antitrust laws.

Hitachi has announced a groundbreaking advancement in technology to detect whether a document was created by generative AI, employing a world-first "triple electronic watermark" system aimed at preventing the spread of fake information.

At the recent US-Japan 2+2 meeting, discussions focused on Japan's national security, particularly in the context of war and disaster responses.

Rakuten Group has announced that it will postpone the restructuring of its financial business to January 2025. Initially, the target was set for October 2024.

14-year-old skateboarding sensation Ren Yoshizawa scored 272.75 points to claim the gold medal in the women's street final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

The number of lifeguards in Japan has drastically decreased, with some areas like Niigata Prefecture experiencing a drop from 40 to just 4 lifeguards.

Honda and Nissan are advancing their electric vehicle (EV) partnership, with Mitsubishi Motors expected to join the collaboration. This development emerged as Honda and Nissan explore joint procurement of parts and development of operating systems (OS) for their vehicles, with plans to announce specific cooperation details this summer.

3 Japanese All You Can Eat Buffets | Tokyo Sushi, Shabu Shabu… And Raw Eggs? All in 1 DAY! Can Shizuka do it? – While Japan is known for its super small portions sizes, there is a surprising number of all-you-can-eat, or 'tabehodai,' restaurants all across Tokyo. In this episode, Shizuka takes you to must-try and very unique spots in three different neighborhoods of the big city and attempts to finish every last bite! (Japan by Food)

Hifumi Abe has achieved a remarkable victory in the men's 66kg judo category, winning his second consecutive gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The results of Japan's National Achievement Survey for elementary and junior high school students have been announced, revealing that the longer students spend watching social media and videos, the lower their test scores tend to be.

The phenomenon of 'self-neglect,' where individuals abandon their own care, is on the rise, particularly among young people in Japan. This includes neglecting essential activities such as eating and bathing. A closer look into the situation reveals the stark reality.

In response to a surge in bear sightings across Japan, it has been revealed that sightings in Tokyo have exceeded 200 incidents. Consequently, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department conducted a 'bear repellent training' session.

Starting from the 27th, Nippon TV is hosting 'NTV Kids Week,' focusing on various themes related to children. On the 27th, the spotlight was on education and generative AI. We investigated strategies for children to use AI effectively.

The first Japan Women's Go League opened at the Nihon Ki-in in Tokyo on July 27th. Established as a commemorative project for the 100th anniversary of the Nihon Ki-in, this league features female players divided into five teams who compete once a month over the course of a year. This marks the first official team competition in Japan.

In a recent "2+2" meeting in Tokyo, Japanese and US foreign and defense ministers condemned China for attempting to reshape the international order for its own benefit.

A recent survey on corporate awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has revealed that the proportion of companies actively engaged in these efforts has reached an all-time high.

Tokyo's summer tradition, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, was held on Saturday night, drawing approximately 910,000 people to the Asakusa area, where strict security measures were enforced.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare have announced the average life expectancy for Japanese people last year, with women having an average life expectancy of 87.14 years, and men 81.09 years, both about half a month higher than the previous year.