Domestic production facilities for ethylene, a basic raw material for various chemical products including plastics, are set to be shut down for the first time in approximately ten years.

Amid the escalating 'Logistics 2024 problem,' the previously challenging task of automating truck loading has begun to see light.

Tokyo Disneyland's beloved ride, Space Mountain, is gearing up for its final event before temporarily closing its doors in July 2024. Having debuted alongside the opening of Tokyo Disneyland in 1983, Space Mountain boasts a 41-year history as one of the park's most cherished attractions.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government is set to support men with virtually free-of-charge fertility testing, starting this year.

Red and white miso are not only distinguished by their color and taste but also harbor surprising differences. Despite what many might think, the distinction between red and white miso is more complex than simple color variation.

With the "Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign" kicking off on the 6th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police have taken a creative approach to promote traffic safety by launching an original song.

Celebrating 20 years of the hugely popular TV show "Run For Money," the stakes have never been higher with a total prize pool exceeding 100 million yen and 1,000 participants ready to race.

As the hay fever season continues, one company has embarked on a bold initiative for its employees: work in Okinawa.

The 105th volume of the popular manga series "Detective Conan" is set to be released on April 10th, with a long-awaited confession from Heiji!

A sexual harassment controversy has surfaced involving the former chairman of Ichihara City Council in Chiba. The incident in question revolves around a handshake, which has been classified as sexual harassment.

Korean star DJ SODA attended her first photobook launch event for "Candid" (published by Shueisha) in Tokyo on Sunday, appearing in a daringly bold outfit, charmed everyone with a cute greeting in Japanese, saying "I love you!"

This series focuses on the experiences of foreigners renting homes in Japan.

Hikaru Utada is set to appear on the first regular broadcast of the new Nippon Television music program "with MUSIC" (every Saturday from 7:56 PM), which starts on April 13th. Shiina Ringo will also make a special appearance, marking the first time the two artists will perform together on television.

Despite a 1.8% increase in the total amount of cash earnings received by workers in February compared to last year, real wages, adjusted for inflation, decreased by 1.3%, marking the 23rd consecutive month of decline,

Japan's U-23 men's soccer team, aiming for a spot in the Paris Olympics, departs for Qatar as forward Masahiro Hosoya expresses determination to score goals.

An analysis conducted by a national association of trucking companies has revealed that 57% of its member businesses are operating at a loss.

Kazunari Yamamoto, CEO of the autonomous electric vehicle (EV) startup Turing, is dedicated to developing fully autonomous vehicles powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

During the spring break period, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police conducted a coordinated guidance operation around the "To-Yoko" area of Kabukicho, Shinjuku.

Crown Prince Akishino and Prince Hisahito visited Tamagawa University in Machida, Tokyo, to inspect facilities dedicated to advanced technological research.

The popular music duo Yuzu has announced the digital release of their new song "Chururi" on May 15, with plans to release a new album this summer.

In a world where dreams can turn deadly, the panic thriller movie "THIS MAN" brings to life an urban legend about a man with connected eyebrows whose appearance in one's dreams precedes bizarre deaths.

During a roundtable discussion in Kumamoto Prefecture with members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered an apology for the slush fund scandal, prompting a series of critical remarks about the lack of ethics among party members.

Princess Kiko attended an international symposium reporting on the restoration project of the oldest existing "Grand Formal Dress" worn by Empress Shoken, the consort of Emperor Meiji.

A surge in prohibited imports at Japan's border has become a pressing concern. At the forefront of this battle is the Narita Airport Animal and Plant Quarantine Counter, where the inspection of meat, vegetables, and fruits is conducted to prevent the entry of infectious diseases and plant pests into Japan.

"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" chronicles the adventures of a man who, having led a life marked by unemployment and desolation, meets his end only to be reborn in a fantastical realm with his memories intact.