Reports coming in from Noto Town, Ishikawa, suggest that waves of possibly over 2 meters had hit the area following Monday's earthquake.

A woman in her 20s has been arrested for attempted murder following a knife attack on a train in Tokyo, leaving four men injured.

A 74-year-old woman desperately trying to escape a fire that broke out in an apartment complex in Kawasaki City on Thursday morning has fallen to her death from the 11th floor.

A day after the earthquake that hit the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, the extent of the damage, including large-scale fires and tsunami impacts, is gradually becoming clear in the affected areas.

The third season of the TV anime "The Duke of Death and His Maid" is set to air in April. Along with the announcement, a teaser visual has been released.

At least 55 deaths have been reported as of Wednesday morning following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck at around 4:10 PM Monday in Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, with the Mayor of Suzu City revealing that in the heavily affected areas, about 90% of the buildings are either completely or nearly destroyed.

Last year, Japan achieved its highest wage increase in 30 years. The key to this year's Japanese economy lies in whether this growing trend of wage increases can be extended to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

A fire which broken out in one of Kitakyushu's oldest shopping districts on Wednesday has ravaged the historic Uomachi Gintengai shopping arcade.

Five members of the Japan Coast Guard have been confirmed dead following a collision with a Japan Airlines passenger aircraft at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida has offered his condolences after five people died in a plane disaster. (The Independent)

In the latest installment of Model Press's video project "Moving Cover of the Month," the January edition features the top predicted breakout stars of 2024. Actress Namae Airu and actor Hagiwara Rihito, who both clinched the first place in their respective categories for the "2024 Hit Forecast," grace the cover.

In the wake of the catastrophic earthquake that struck central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on Monday, more than 110,500 households across three prefectures face continued water outages, with the death toll rising to at least 65.

Moments before the deadly collision at Haneda Airport on Tuesday evening, the pilot of Japan Airlines Flight 516 received landing clearance from air traffic control, while reports suggest that the Japan Coast Guard aircraft was told to hold short of the runway.

As the number of dead continues to mount from Monday's earthquake in Ishikawa, a strong aftershock with an intensity of 5+ was observed in Suzu City in the early hours of January 3, emphasizing the need for continued caution against further strong tremors.

A day after the Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft during landing at Haneda Airport, erupting into flames, another concern has emerged: the possibility of animals being aboard the aircraft.

It's famously said that many foreigners struggle living in Japan but do you know why? (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Following the earthquake on the Noto Peninsula, ongoing disruptions to essential services are continuing, with approximately 34,500 households in Ishikawa Prefecture still experiencing power outages into Wednesday morning.

A tourist attraction in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been damaged by the earthquake, with footage showing a large amount of earth and trees collapsing into the sea followed by clouds of dust.

Large-scale fires burned out of control in Wajima City in the northern half of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the first night after the quake.

The Japanese Imperial Family's scheduled appearance on the palace veranda on Tuesday to greet the public five times has been canceled due to the unfolding natural disaster in western Japan.

LUNA SEA concluded their live tour, "LUNA SEA DUAL ARENA TOUR 2023," with a final performance at Osaka Castle Hall on December 31st.

PUMA has released a new brand campaign video titled "Unstoppable, Break Through," showcasing a lineup of top Japanese athletes who are under contract with the brand and excel in their respective sports.

A woman was found collapsed with significant facial injuries on a street in Kitakyushu City early Monday morning, leading to her death.

About 1.06 million young people in Japan will celebrate New Year's Day as new adults, at the age of 18. (NHK)

LISA of the globally popular K-pop group BLACKPINK updated her Instagram on the 1st, sharing photos of herself in a swimsuit, which has since garnered a lot of attention.