Tokyo's Nikkei closed at 38,062 on Friday, an increase of 1,336 points compared to the previous day, marking a return to levels last seen about two weeks ago.

Life is returning to normal in Tokyo and surrounding areas after a powerful storm. Typhoon Ampil triggered blackouts and upended people's travel plans, but services are getting back on track. (NHK)

Freelance announcer Yuri Kawaguchi has stirred controversy after her contract was terminated by her agency following a post about male body odor.

In a world first, gas extracted from methane hydrate, a next-generation energy resource, has been successfully used as fuel.

Japan is facing a nationwide shortage of dry ice, which is causing significant disruptions, particularly in the food industry. Ice cream shops like Baskin-Robbins had to temporarily limit the amount of dry ice provided for takeout, reducing it from two hours' worth to just 30 minutes due to supply constraints.

Japan's GDP for the April-June period this year showed a real growth rate of 3.1% on an annualized basis, the Cabinet Office announced on Thursday.

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., a major player in the retail industry, has announced its entry into the retail electricity business, supplying renewable energy from sources like solar power to its group stores.

We'll introduce many great spots for a street food tour at Tsukiji and Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai. We'll also share all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants in Toyosu and BBQ spot in Tsukiji! (SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channel)

Japan’s housing demand is on a declining trend due to population decrease and a reduction in the number of households. This is evident in the consistent decrease in new housing starts since the peak in the late 1990s. In this environment, the strategies of major companies can be broadly categorized into three areas: diversification within the housing business, diversification into non-housing businesses, and overseas expansion.

Shinjiro Koizumi, the former Minister of the Environment, has become a focal point within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as speculation grows about his potential candidacy in the upcoming party leadership election. Voices of both support and caution can be heard in his hometown.

Japan is grappling with a significant issue as approximately 9 million houses have been left empty across the country. The nation's aging population, coupled with a declining birth rate, has led to a mass exodus of younger generations to urban areas, leaving many rural villages deserted. (Al Jazeera)

Corporate tours such as those offered by Kirin Brewery and Hakutsuru Sake Brewery, where participants can observe behind-the-scenes operations, are gaining popularity. The appeal lies in consumers' desire to see the inner workings of well-known brands and the learning opportunities that these tours provide. Companies, in turn, aim to gain core users and brand advocates through these facility tours.

Nearly 90% of people are considering "perpetual memorial services," entrusting the management and memorialization of remains to temples or cemeteries, due to reasons such as the absence of someone to inherit graves.

As Japan's summer festival season begins, a growing controversy surrounds the introduction of paid premium seating at traditional events like the Awa Odori and Gion Matsuri. These high-priced seats, intended to generate revenue and support festival sustainability, have sparked debates over the commercialization of cultural traditions.

A mega-quake advisory by Japan's Meteorological Agency remains in place five days after it was issued. Agency officials say they haven't observed any irregular changes in the earth's crust where the jolt is expected to occur. (NHK)

Approximately 30% of people tested showed levels of concern in blood tests for the carcinogenic organic fluorine compounds known as PFAS, according to experts.

The Imperial Family's beloved cat, "Mii," has passed away. Mii was rescued in 2010 by Princess Aiko, who was then a third-grader, at the Akasaka Imperial Grounds, where she also named the cat.

If you've been to the busiest areas of Tokyo like Shinjuku and Shibuya, but can you believe this is still Tokyo? Join us on our 1-day Tokyo nature adventure and escape the summer heat. We’re climbing to the top of Mount Takao to indulge in a delicious Japanese BBQ on the summit and enjoy panoramic views with refreshing beer. (Japan by Food)

Smoke was reportedly seen coming from the engine of a Singapore Airlines aircraft after it landed at Narita Airport on Monday morning.

A South Korean vessel was spotted conducting an unauthorized maritime survey near Takeshima in Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around noon on August 11th. The Japan Coast Guard’s patrol boat confirmed that the South Korean research ship was lowering what appeared to be a wire-like device into the sea.

This is the typical work day in Japan of an anime director from morning his morning routine, daily work activities, all the way to nighttime. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Join me on an unforgettable journey as I travel from Tokyo to Osaka with a special stop in Nagoya to experience the luxurious yet affordable Kintetsu Hinotori train! (With Me JAPAN)

We explore Japan's revolutionary Maglev trains, known as the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. Capable of reaching speeds up to 500 km/h, these trains promise to cut travel time between Tokyo and Osaka to just one hour.

A new cityscape, painstakingly developed by Mori Building over 30 years in the heart of Tokyo, has finally taken shape. This is the realization of Mori Building's long-advocated vision of creating a 'globally competitive Tokyo.'

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has decided to withdraw from its Red Yeast Rice supplement business, according to a statement made by the new president, Satoshi Yamane, in his first press conference on the 8th of August.