A famous Buddhist temple in central Japan hopes to pay for restoration work by using crowdfunding. It wants to return its famed tea ceremony facility to its former glory. (NHK)

A doctor has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for the assisted suicide of a patient suffering from the incurable disease ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

Two artists are set to take lead roles in the upcoming anime adaptation.

The Japanese government has decided to discontinue the use of fax machines and 'hanko' (personal seals) in educational settings by 2025.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is facing increasing pressure over a scandal involving his main ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Two LDP factions are suspected of not reporting some revenue collected from ticket sales for fundraising events. Tokyo prosecutors searched their offices Tuesday. (NHK)

Japan's space agency is looking to develop satellites capable of crashing into an astroid that is heading towards earth in order to change its trajectory and save the planet.

More than 140 people have been arrested in Tokyo's Kabukicho district this year for prostitution, about three times more than last year.

The city of Sapporo has officially announced the suspension of its bid for hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Ten students were injured in a Saitama Prefecture junior high school when a carbonated drink bottle, known as 'Ramune', exploded during a science experiment.

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Japan's central bank expectedly left its ultra-loose monetary policy unchanged at its final policy meeting this year in light of "extremely high uncertainties" affecting the world's third-largest economy, pushing any likely unwinding to the new year. (cnbc.com)

In an abandoned hotel in Kasagi Town, Kyoto Prefecture, a man and woman known as 'ghost-themed YouTubers' were arrested for allegedly extorting money from young people who came for a courage test.

As Japan experienced its coldest day this winter on Monday, Rumoi City in Hokkaido recorded its highest snowfall in history during a fierce snowstorm that struck the Sea of Japan side of the archipelago.

Japan's premium Shine Muscat grape variety took 33 years to develop. It now faces imitation challenges from China and South Korea. (South China Morning Post)

Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency is set to propose to UNESCO that "Shodo," or Japanese calligraphy, be added to the organization's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (NHK)

As troubled youngsters turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as cough syrup to get high, or 'overdose,' Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has broadly approved a plan to restrict sales to customers under 20 years old.

The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy signed an agreement on Thursday to establish a joint organization to develop a new advanced jet fighter, as the countries push to strengthen their cooperation in the face of growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea. (AP)

With less than 2 weeks before New Year, the making of Kadomatsu, which are usually placed in pairs in front of homes and buildings to welcome ancestral spirits, is in full swing.

North Korea test fired a long-range ballistic missile Sunday night with the potential to hit the United States, according to Japan's defense ministry. (CBS)

To tackle the issue of excessive billing by host clubs in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department conducted a large-scale raid last Friday evening of 202 clubs and cafes.

A 14-year-old boy who was frustrated with his grades at school has been charged in connection with fires last month that burned clothing on three floors of a shopping mall in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

ABEMA telah mengumumkan lima seri anime teratas untuk setiap musim di tahun 2023 di Channel Anime resminya.

Sunday marks two years since a deadly arson attack on a medical clinic in the city of Osaka, western Japan. Bereaved families and former patients are still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. (NHK)

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Koriyama City in Fukushima is a vibrant urban center where old and new-world Japan is on show. The city has also made a mark in the world of spirits, with Fukushima Whisky gaining acclaim for its quality and craftsmanship (which is where our Koriyama journey begins). (Japan by Food)