Lawson, one of Japan’s major convenience store chains, has released its basic policy on combating customer harassment, becoming the first among the top three convenience store operators to do so.

The Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a corrective order to RIZAP, the gym operator, for engaging in stealth marketing by presenting influencer comments as customer testimonials.

Japan's Kanto and Kyushu regions are facing extreme heat and thunderstorms on Friday, with special caution advised for Miyazaki, where the weather is likely to change suddenly following recent strong seismic activity.

A fire broke out in a building in Tokyo's Kabukicho early Friday morning, sending thick smoke billowing into the air. The fire continues to spread as the Tokyo Fire Department conducts firefighting operations.

In a bid to strengthen the crackdown on the illegal outflow of cash overseas, Narita Airport has introduced Japan's first 'currency-detecting dog.'

PayPay, a leading payment app company, announced that it has obtained approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to act as a provider of digital salary payments. Starting with September’s payroll, PayPay will offer this service to employees of 10 companies within the SoftBank Group who choose to opt-in.

The Nikkei 225 index surged and the yen weakened in the foreign exchange market after the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) expressed a negative stance on additional rate hikes amid ongoing market volatility.

Shigeru Matsuzaki, a renowned Japanese singer, has gained significant popularity in Korea, shedding light on the intricate history and current dynamics between the two nations.

NTT Data, a major IT company in Japan, is entering the capsule hotel business with a new initiative to analyze guests' sleep data.

The average summer bonus for major companies this year has exceeded 940,000 yen, marking the second highest level on record.

The stock market and yen have experienced intense fluctuations in recent days, leading to mixed opinions on whether to buy or sell.

Kenichiro Fumita won the gold medal in the men's Greco-Roman 60kg wrestling category at the Paris Olympics, defeating China's Li Guo Cao, claiming Japan's first gold in Greco-Roman wrestling since 1984.

A woman in her 50s reported to the police that her family was struck by lightning near the ninth station of Mt. Fuji on Monday.

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike suffered a knee fracture during a ceremonial first pitch at a professional baseball game held at Jingu Stadium on August 6th and will be working remotely for the foreseeable future.

Niconico, the video-sharing service, has fully resumed operations after being offline for nearly two months due to a cyberattack.

The Tokyo Nikkei saw a record-breaking rise on Tuesday morning, at one stage surging over 3,000 points, achieving the largest-ever increase from a closing value.

Tokyo's benchmark stock index has posted a record intraday gain, after rebounding from its worst-ever single-day points decline. (NHK)

Nissan is testing a new paint developed from Chinese materials technology that can lower a car's temperature by reflecting sunlight and applying radiative cooling.

Shinnosuke Oka, in his debut appearance, won the gold medal in the men's horizontal bar with a score of 14.533 points in the event finals on August 5th.

Sachiko Kobayashi celebrated her 60th anniversary in the entertainment industry with a grand performance at Tokyo's Shinbashi Enbujo Theater on August 2.

A university student has been arrested for firing an airgun at passengers at Hirai Station on Tokyo's Sobu Line.

Hideki Matsuyama, 32, finished third in the men's golf competition with a total score of 17-under 267, securing a bronze medal on the 10th day of the Paris Olympics, August 4.

The Nikkei Stock Average plunged by more than 4,200 at one point on Monday afternoon due to increasing fears of an economic downturn in the United States.

The Nikkei Stock Average experienced its largest decline in history, surpassing the infamous Black Monday, with a drop of over 4,400 points.

Winning Michelin stars for nine consecutive years, Japanese wagyu beef restaurant, Oniku Karyu is a must-visit restaurant in Tokyo. (Japan by Food)