A baseball tournament for players under the age of 18, named 'Asia Koshien,' will be held for the first time in Indonesia this December, as announced at a press conference in Tokyo.

Hakodate's famed 'Million Dollar Night View' has been obscured by overwhelming crowds, leaving both tourists and locals frustrated.

With the passing of a 117-year-old woman from Spain, a 116-year-old woman from Hyogo Prefecture has become the world's oldest living person.

Japan's trade balance swung back into deficit in July for the first time in two months, with the deficit amount exceeding last year's figure by more than tenfold. The sharp increase is attributed to the depreciation of the yen, which led to substantial growth in both exports and imports.

As the latter half of summer approaches, it's crucial to be mindful of dangerous marine creatures while enjoying beach activities. A clear, transparent object washed ashore could be lethal if touched, making vigilance essential.

With scorching temperatures continuing to grip Japan, some companies are taking bold steps to protect their employees by allowing remote work on days deemed too hot to safely commute.

The ongoing scarcity of rice in supermarkets across Japan has left many wondering why shelves are bare despite government assurances that there is no overall supply crisis.

Kiyoshi Hikawa made his long-awaited return to the stage on August 17, holding the Tokyo leg of his concert tour at the Tokyo Garden Theater.

JR East and other operators announced on Tuesday that they will resume sales of personalized Suica and PASMO cards on September 1. Sales had been suspended since August 2023 due to a shortage of semiconductors necessary for the production of these cards.

Japan's national and Tokyo governments are seeking a $4.7 billion valuation for Tokyo Metro as they prepare to list the subway operator as early as October-end, three sources said, in what would be the nation's biggest IPO in roughly six years. (Reuters)

Japan’s high exposure to a variety of geographical, meteorological and man-made risks ranks it third in the world. Major emergencies over the past three decades — including the 1995 Kobe earthquake and the 11 March 2011 triple disaster — have taken tens of thousands of lives and required hundreds of billions in recovery costs.

In 2023, Japan ran a digital trade deficit of about 5.5 trillion yen or $37 billion, meaning that they imported trillions of yen more in software licenses, cloud, and other services than they exported. (Asianometry)

Japanese summer festivals, or "matsuri," are a beloved tradition, attracting many who revel in the joy of Bon Odori, indulge in street food, and try their hand at classic festival games. How are foreign visitors enjoying these summer festivities?

Emperor attended an opera performance at the 'Suntory Music Award Commemorative Concert' on Saturday, featuring a performance of the German composer Handel's opera 'Rinaldo,' conducted by Yoshimichi Hamada.

Japan showcased remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics, winning a record 45 medals. These medalists are rewarded with cash prizes, but how did money become intertwined with the Olympics?

Tokyo Bay's waters have taken on a pale blue hue due to a phenomenon known as 'blue tide.' This occurs when a large amount of plankton dies and sinks to the bottom of the sea, leading to a decrease in oxygen levels in the water. Strong winds then cause the oxygen-depleted water to rise, resulting in the change in color.

After Typhoon No. 7 passed, clear skies spread over Hachijojima over the weekend, where tourists were seen enjoying hikes through landscapes that seemed to transport them back to the age of dinosaurs.

Canon is set to enter the entertainment business by leveraging mixed reality (MR) technology, which blends real and virtual imagery.

China's fishing ban in the East China Sea, including the waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture and the Taiwan Strait, ended on August 16.

Google has announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature in six countries, including Japan and the United Kingdom.

So I recently traveled to the US with my family from Japan, and I was a bit stunned on how much things cost in America compared to Japan. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

The race to determine the successor to Prime Minister Kishida within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is intensifying. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has reportedly conveyed his intention to run for the LDP presidency to his close associates. Meanwhile, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato has also begun preparations for his candidacy.

In 1945, 79 years ago, the American military’s air raids on Japan's mainland intensified. Last year, footage of these air raids was discovered in Gunma Prefecture. The film captured what could be described as “the real scenes of air raids as seen by the Japanese people at the time.”

As Japan's summer vacation drags on, economic hardship is hitting single-parent families particularly hard. A recent survey revealed that about one in three children in these households are limited to just two meals a day during the summer, as school lunches are no longer available.

From savory snacks to sweet treats, these are the authentic, time-honored eats that locals love. (TabiEats)