Ahead of the first oral arguments on Thursday in a lawsuit seeking damages for defamation against Bungeishunju Ltd., publisher of "Shukan Bunshun", talent Hitoshi Matsumoto released a statement saying he wants to return to making people laugh.

Oji Holdings, a major paper manufacturer, has announced that it will discontinue its domestic business of children's disposable diapers, a subsidiary operation, due to declining demand as a result of a decreasing birthrate.

In a significant policy shift, the government has decided to allow the export of the next-generation fighter jet, co-developed with Japan, to third countries.

The challenging kanji for today is "御強." This kanji is related to food, but does it ring a bell? Here's a hint: It's something eaten during festivals or on special days.

As of January 1 this year, land prices across Japan have increased for the third consecutive year, with the rate of increase also expanding, indicating a clear recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

This July, the eagerly awaited anime "Small-Town Folk Series" will start its broadcast, bringing to life the peculiar and tumultuous school days of two high school students aspiring to live modestly. Despite their intentions, they find themselves entangled in one mysterious incident after another.

NTT announced Monday the commencement of services utilizing its proprietary large-scale language model, 'tsuzumi.' Aimed at corporations and governmental entities, this generative AI service boasts superior capabilities in processing Japanese texts and documents compared to 'ChatGPT' by America's 'OpenAI.'

The Grand Sumo Yokozuna Deliberation Council convened, and Chairman Masayuki Yamauchi reflected on the spring tournament, where the performance of young wrestlers like Tsunofuji, who achieved the first championship as a new top-division wrestler in 110 years, stood out, saying, "The future of sumo is becoming very bright."

Sukiya, a popular beef bowl chain, is set to spice up its menu with the reintroduction of the "Mentaiko Mayo Cheese Gyudon" from March 27th

In an upcoming shift titled "Work Style Reform for Physicians," set to commence next month, a cap on overtime hours will be introduced for doctors. However, there's a catch: hours spent on overnight duty won't be counted as work time, raising questions about the effectiveness of these changes.

Amid a record high number of elementary and junior high school students not attending school, a survey has revealed a significant gap between the students' self-reported reasons and teachers' perceptions.

UNIQLO has long confronted the refugee crisis. In February, it released the charity T-shirt collection "HOPE AWAY FROM HOME," dedicating the proceeds to refugee assistance.

It's not uncommon for men to suddenly realize that a woman they've considered just a friend could be something more. Here are three instances when men might start to see their female friends as potential girlfriends.

The Bank of Japan has concluded its decade-long "unprecedented monetary easing" policy, a cornerstone of Abenomics. But what has this "unprecedented easing" brought about, and what are the long-term side effects? What happens to the vast amounts of government bonds and ETFs the Bank of Japan has accumulated?

In today's world, where there are diverse ways to earn money, a system has been established where individuals can generate income through video streaming. Age is no longer a barrier to earning money.

The Imperial Household Agency is set to launch an official Instagram account next month to share information about the activities of the Imperial Family, according to sources close to the matter.

On March 19, Japan’s central bank ended its latest economic experiment. The BOJ scrapped the world’s last negative interest rate policy, with the first rate hike since 2007. (Bloomberg)

Construction on Shinjuku's tallest building commenced Monday, set to surpass the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building by 2029.

American media outlets have reported that the university which Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, claimed to have graduated from, has no record of his attendance.

SUPER BEAVER has announced their upcoming live tour "Urban Camel TOUR 2024 – Seihah! Tutu Uraura," which is set to take place from October to December.

When hunger strikes between meals or when you're looking for a change of pace, snacks become an appealing option. But what should you eat and how should you eat it to avoid gaining weight?

Square Enix has unveiled the latest information on the new expansion pack "Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker" for the PS4/PC MMORPG "Final Fantasy XIV."

The production of the second season of the TV anime "Wedding Ring Story," based on the original work by Maybe, has been confirmed.

The second season of the TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries" has been announced, with the release of a teaser visual and teaser PV.

Celebrating its 20th broadcast anniversary, the hugely popular show "Run for Money" is making a big splash on the silver screen this summer!