Today we will experience 3 different capsule hotel cabins 'economy', 'business' and 'first' classes, in Japan's luxury capsule hotel, The First Cabin. (Solo Solo Travel)

Explore Tokyo like a local with our top 10 recommendations for unique and off-the-beaten-path experiences. From hidden gems to must-see spots that you won't find in guidebooks, get ready to uncover the best of Tokyo with us! (TabiEats)

The Japanese government held the first meeting of an expert panel, with legal framework in mind, to balance the promotion of technological development and the risks of spreading misinformation amid the rapid proliferation of AI.

The Japanese Nikkei 225 experienced a historic drop on Friday, closing 2,216 points lower than the previous day at 35,909, following concerns over an economic downturn in the United States.

Sony PCL, a subsidiary of Sony Group involved in video content production, will hold an exhibition of advanced video technologies for creators over two days starting on August 1st.

Summer homework, a hallmark of Japanese elementary school education, is undergoing significant changes. What are the latest trends in summer homework?

Japan has requested the extradition of Paul Watson, the former leader of the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd, who was detained in Greenland last month on suspicion of interfering with Japanese whaling vessels.

The Nikkei started to plunge immediately after the market opened on Friday, August 2nd, with the drop of more than 2000 points, marking the largest decline this year.

Prince Hisahito, along with Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, visited the opening of the National High School Comprehensive Cultural Festival in Gifu Prefecture, where they toured the venue to view various art exhibits.

The Japanese yen surged to 149 per dollar on Wednesday following the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) policy to raise interest rates to 0.25%.

Japan's three major banks announced on Wednesday that they will increase the interest rate on ordinary deposits from the current 0.02% to 0.1%, a fivefold increase. Resona Bank is also planning to announce a similar increase soon.

The Bank of Japan has taken a big step to exit its monetary easing measures. The central bank has decided to raise its short-term interest rate again this year, to around 0.25 percent from roughly 0 to 0.1 percent. (NHK)

Takashi Nagase (30) won the gold medal in the men's 81kg judo category on the fifth day of the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first in Olympic history to achieve back-to-back victories in this weight class.

A Japanese company has unveiled groundbreaking footage capturing a close-up of space junk for the first time, with debris from an H2A rocket launched in 2009.

Tokyo Disneyland's beloved attraction, Space Mountain, which has been a staple since the park's opening over 40 years ago, made its last run on Wednesday, July 31.

Toyota Motor Group has announced its sales figures for the first half of this year. While overseas sales reached a record high, domestic sales fell by more than 30% due to repeated certification fraud issues.

The Fair Trade Commission has launched an on-site investigation into the Japanese subsidiary of the American motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson, suspecting it of imposing excessive sales quotas on its dealers in violation of antitrust laws.

Hitachi has announced a groundbreaking advancement in technology to detect whether a document was created by generative AI, employing a world-first "triple electronic watermark" system aimed at preventing the spread of fake information.

At the recent US-Japan 2+2 meeting, discussions focused on Japan's national security, particularly in the context of war and disaster responses.

Rakuten Group has announced that it will postpone the restructuring of its financial business to January 2025. Initially, the target was set for October 2024.

14-year-old skateboarding sensation Ren Yoshizawa scored 272.75 points to claim the gold medal in the women's street final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

The number of lifeguards in Japan has drastically decreased, with some areas like Niigata Prefecture experiencing a drop from 40 to just 4 lifeguards.

Honda and Nissan are advancing their electric vehicle (EV) partnership, with Mitsubishi Motors expected to join the collaboration. This development emerged as Honda and Nissan explore joint procurement of parts and development of operating systems (OS) for their vehicles, with plans to announce specific cooperation details this summer.

3 Japanese All You Can Eat Buffets | Tokyo Sushi, Shabu Shabu… And Raw Eggs? All in 1 DAY! Can Shizuka do it? – While Japan is known for its super small portions sizes, there is a surprising number of all-you-can-eat, or 'tabehodai,' restaurants all across Tokyo. In this episode, Shizuka takes you to must-try and very unique spots in three different neighborhoods of the big city and attempts to finish every last bite! (Japan by Food)

Hifumi Abe has achieved a remarkable victory in the men's 66kg judo category, winning his second consecutive gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.