A Japanese employee of the Aeon Group, who had been detained in Myanmar for over 40 days after being convicted of violating rice price controls, has been released.

A rare simultaneous view of a meteor shower and the Northern Lights was photographed in Hokkaido, northern Japan, as the Perseid meteor shower peaked on Monday night. (NHK)

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.

The advent of Digital currency has been a pivotal moment in the history of financial technology, marking the dawn of a new era—the Internet of Value.

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.

Japan has issued its first-ever advisory on higher-than-usual risks of a megaquake after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolted on Thursday at the edge of a tremulous seabed zone along the Pacific coast known as the Nankai Trough. A possible Nankai megaquake and tsunami disaster could kill hundreds of thousands of people and cause a trillion-dollar damage to Japan. (WION)

Subaru is one of those brands that is revered among the car loving community.

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.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says Tropical Storm Maria has turned to a tropical depression, but more heavy rain is expected in the Tohoku region and Hokkaido. Maria made landfall in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate and moved across the Tohoku region on Monday, dumping record heavy rain on Iwate Prefecture. (NHK)

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)

A bear was spotted swimming slowly in Lake Chuzenji, located in Nikko National Park, Tochigi Prefecture, on Sunday.

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

Minamidaitojima, the largest island in the Daitō Islands group 360 kilometers east of Okinawa's main island, is experiencing a gasoline shortage. On August 11th, a sign reading 'No gasoline available' was posted at the island's only gas station, which serves a population of about 1,200.

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)

Yusho Kagami claimed victory in the women's 76kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, defeating her American opponent to secure the gold medal. This marks the first time a Japanese wrestler has won in the heaviest women's category.

Kiyoka Kōtarō claimed the gold medal in the men's freestyle wrestling 65kg category at the Paris Olympics, defeating an Iranian opponent in the final match.

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.

Two men were injured Monday after being bitten by wild dolphins at Suishohama Beach in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture.

'Koeiken', a food stall ramen shop located in Yokota, Oita City, has a 40-year history. The owner, Takahashi, continues to make ramen by himself every day. (Japanese Kitchen Tour)

Bōsōzoku (暴走族) is a Japanese youth subculture associated with motorcycles and souped-up cars. They are known worldwide for their pranks and for influencing one of the greatest masterpieces of Anime: "Akira" (TRNGL)

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)