A man in his 30s from Saitama Prefecture, with no overseas travel history, has become the first in Japan to fatally succumb to "mpox," previously known as monkeypox.

Eddie Jones was named by Japan as their new head coach on Wednesday, six weeks after the Australian quit the Wallabies following their exit at the Rugby World Cup. (rugby.com.au)

Japan on Tuesday announced its first domestic COVID-19 vaccine against the Omicron XBB.1.5 coronavirus subvariant. (AA)

A former Japanese state justice minister has left the governing Liberal Democratic Party after prosecutors raided his home and office over suspected vote-buying in a mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward in April. (NHK)

Four cabinet ministers in Japan quit on Thursday over a fundraising scandal involving the ruling party's most powerful faction. (BBC)

Ever wondered what Japanese high schoolers eat in Japan for lunch? This all boys high school in Japan let us in to see just what they serve and what the students think of the food as well. What do they serve for lunch in your country? (Japanese food craftsman)

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has pledged to spearhead efforts to restore people's trust in politics amid political funding allegations involving some factions of the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party. He says he will reshuffle his personnel in this context on Thursday. (NHK)

An elderly man who was hit by a car while crossing a road in the early hours of Sunday morning, and whose body was subsequently abandoned in the mountains some 40 kilometers away, froze to death, according to an autopsy.

In recent years, the world has witnessed a revolutionary shift in the way digital assets are bought and sold. (newsonjapan.com)

An inmate who was subjected to repeated assaults, including having disinfectant sprayed into his mouth by a prison guard, has told JNN that he felt his life was in danger.

In the early 2000s, the world witnessed the birth of a revolutionary digital currency known as Bitcoin. (newsonjapan.com)

Steel flying roller coaster "The Flying Dinosaur" at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka, came to an emergency stop on Tuesday morning at about 10:45, leaving passengers stranded for up to 45 minutes. There have been no reports of injuries or health concerns.

ワシントンD.C.は、アメリカ合衆国の首都であり、世界中の旅行者に人気の観光地です。多くの象徴的なランドマーク、博物館、文化的なアトラクションがあり、アメリカの歴史と多様性を示しています。 (newsonjapan.com)

ヨーロッパは多様な文化、言語、料理、風景に溢れる大陸です。日本人旅行者にとって、自国とは異なる体験を求める夢の目的地です。 (newsonjapan.com)

The feature film directorial debut of Indian filmmaker Hemant Singh, "Wasabi Revenge," will be released sequentially across Japan starting from Feb 9 in Tokyo.

The Chinese character meaning "tax" has been chosen as the kanji that best describes this year in Japan. (NHK)

Nowadays, many foreigners come to Japan and enjoy our culture, and some foreigners are dreaming to live in Japan because food is cheap, and amazing very safe and rich culture. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Short work trip to Akita Prefecture to enjoy some onsen, see the samurai district, meet the akita inu dogs & eat local hot pot! (seerasan)

With India‘s GenZs and Millennials showing surging interest in travel to Japan and South Korea, and an increased appetite to learn Japanese and Korean, Airbnb and Duolingo are launching a unique campaign that provides travelers with an extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of these two unique countries. (traveldailynews.asia)

Moe Fukuda updated her Instagram on Tuesday with a photo revealing her pregnant belly.

A Tokyo court sentenced a former operations executive on the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee to two years in prison, suspended for four years, for playing a central role in rigging bids related to the 2021 Summer Games. (Japan Today)

Japan Airlines (JAL) will debut its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in January 2024 on flights between Tokyo and New York. (aviationweek.com)

Fusa Tatsumi, a 116-year-old recognized as Japan's oldest person, died of old age Tuesday, according to a city official of Kashiwara in Osaka Prefecture where she lived. (Japan Times)

Japanese entertainment group Toho will invest $225 million in California-based film and TV studio CJ ENM Fifth Season under plans announced Monday, shifting its sights overseas as streaming squeezes Japan's movie industry. (Nikkei)

While the samurai no longer rule Japan, the bow has endured as the mark of respect. It's a greeting and an apology, a sign of respect and an indication of worshipping — and there are numerous subtle distinctions. (DW News)