The "V-Point" service, now Japan's largest point-based loyalty program, officially began on Monday, boasting approximately 150 million members.

In a historic move, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued its first administrative sanction against American tech giant Google.

According to estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Japan's nominal GDP is projected to reach approximately $4.31 trillion by 2025.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has made a ritual offering at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo for its spring festival. (NHK)

A recent incident involving a foreign man who intentionally boarded a women-only train car and filmed passengers and the interior, posting the footage on social media, has sparked significant controversy and discussion regarding privacy and legal boundaries in Japan.

The official Instagram account of the Imperial Household Agency, launched on April 1, has been actively sharing updates about the activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress.

Police have arrested a man in his twenties, who had previously surrendered to authorities in Tokyo, following the discovery of two burned bodies in Nasu, Tochigi, admitting to lending his car but denying involvement in the killings.

Japan's Defense Ministry says that two flight recorders have been recovered, along with other debris which they believe are from two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters that crashed. (NHK)

Participants in one of Japan's largest LGBTQ events marched through the streets of Tokyo's Shibuya district on Sunday. (NHK)

NTT Docomo is set to revolutionize mobile payments with the introduction of a stylish, simple-design ring that allows users to make payments just by waving it over a terminal.

Set against the backdrop of contemporary Tokyo, "The Path of Justice" is a gripping courtroom drama that delves into the complexities of legal battles and the moral dilemmas faced by those in the pursuit of justice.

This month, the price of Bitcoin, known as a representative cryptocurrency, approached 11 million yen, setting a new all-time high. Among investors, there is much talk about the "big event" that occurs once every four years, expected to take place this weekend.

A new service that allows household appliances to communicate the status of personal vehicles through voice alerts has been unveiled by Nissan Motor Co. and Panasonic.

A towering, life-size Godzilla is set to make its appearance at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office ahead of the Golden Week holidays.

Japan's foreign workforce has grown to about 2 million people, an increase of approximately 220,000 from the previous year. However, the weak yen means living conditions have become less favorable, sparking fear among Japanese business leaders that Japan may become an unattractive destination for foreign workers.

These are amazing Japanese Food Inventions that are truly from the future. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

In the sprawling world of fantasy anime, few stories capture the imagination quite like "Mushoku Tensei." With the release of "Mushoku Tensei II," fans are once again invited to journey through a richly woven tapestry of adventure, redemption, and magic.

In a developing story from Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, two charred bodies discovered on a riverbed have been identified, with one likely being Takarajima Ryutaro, aged 55, and the other potentially his wife. The identification comes after intensive investigations following their mysterious disappearance.

In this Tokyo Itinerary, we explore what the commercial heart of Tokyo, Nihonbashi, and Japan's first modern department store, Mitsukoshi, have to offer. (japan-guide.com)

In efforts to ensure stable imperial succession, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has summarized its stance on how to maintain the number of members in Japan's Imperial Family.

Rakuten is consolidating its smartphone payment apps into a single platform.

The prices of newly built condominiums in Tokyo's city center continue to surge, surpassing 100 million yen ($650,000) on average across all 23 wards.

A group of 63 medical professionals has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant has failed to address malicious reviews on Google Maps.

Japan's consumer inflation rate rose in March, but the pace of the gain slowed from the previous month. The Consumer Price Index, which excludes fresh food, came in at 2.6 percent from a year earlier. (NHK)

As the new school year begins in Japan, some parents and children are confused by school rules specifying the color of underwear. Experts point out that checking underwear could potentially constitute a sexual offense.