Revenge is an interesting subject when it comes to premodern Japan. So often we have stories of samurai committing acts of revenge only later to be punished. Yet here we have an old story where a samurai got his revenge and lived to be praised for it. (The Shogunate)

Attack on Titan: Requiem will be released in both Japanese and English simultaneously. This is a small sneak peek of the Japanese version.

Coming out during Fall 2024. (studio ECLYPSE)

A red aurora has been observed in Hokkaido, with the phenomenon visible to the naked eye. (Japan Times)

The Chichibu Night Festival, known as one of Japan's three major Hikiyama festivals along with Kyoto's Gion Festival and Gifu's Takayama Festival, was held on Sunday in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.

The cost of crab meat has dropped dramatically in Japan, where it is considered to be a winter delicacy, due to a surge in Russian imports that have been shut out from other markets due to sanctions. (Nikkei)

Castles in Japan have opened their gates to luxury tourism, offering guests a feudal experience with historical reenactments and bathtub-view illuminations.

Japan is considering postponing a project that aims to retrieve the world's first Martian moon surface samples from 2024 to 2026 due to issues with its new flagship H3 rocket, which is set to facilitate the probe's launch, sources close to the matter said Sunday. (Kyodo)

Myoko Kogen, a ski area in Niigata prefecture on the Sea of Japan, is set to revive as a global resort thanks to a more than 200 billion yen ($1.36 billion) investment by an overseas real estate manager. (Nikkei)

Japanese great Shinji Ono retired from soccer at the age of 44 on Sunday, ending a career that saw him become the first player from his country to win a European club trophy. (Japan Times)

As scandals continue to ripple through Japan’s entertainment industry, veteran actor and director Takeshi “Beat” Kitano has waded into the issue by saying that more needs to be done to deal with the sector’s “dark sides”. (South China Morning Post)

In the G1 Champions Cup, one of two elite-level races on dirt on the JRA circuit, wide barriers are almost always the kiss of death. (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

Monday morning's intense cold snap created a fantastical sea fog, witnessed from Fudekageyama Observation Plaza in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Major corporations and governments all over the world are bringing about a major overhaul to their strategies to resolve soaring issues with least effort. (newsonjapan.com)

Japan's shrinking and aging population is spurring efforts by businesses to find new ways to keep the elderly employed for longer, as they seek to address a chronic and expanding labor shortage. (Bloomberg)

Today we’re embarking on a journey across Hokkaido’s capital city. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant city life, and unique culinary delights, Sapporo offers a blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. (Samuel and Audrey)

“Why did they remove the mom? Did something happen?” (Sakura Stardust)

This yatai works right through thunderstorms and heavy rain in Fukuoka, Tenjin. It's hard work to work through the heavy rain so we returned again to shoot on a non-rainy day. (Japanese food craftsman)

The operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line says five passengers complained of sore eyes and throats after an aerosol was released inside a train car. (NHK)

A visit to Teppanyaki Lien to have their full dinner menu and a glass of Sake. (Aden Films)

Yubari is a city only in name, with few of the modern amenities associated with urban living: There are no train services, no shopping malls, and just a few clinics in an area the size of Singapore. (The Star)

Japan's meteorological authorities have lifted a tsunami advisory for all coastal areas. The advisory had been issued after a strong earthquake hit the Philippines' Mindanao Island on Saturday night. (NHK)

The story begins when Irumi Takumi wakes up in a strange landscape with some strange items he cannot recognize himself. (ManRecapz)

The Toyota Crown Sedan is set to steal the Mirai’s thunder, but the model isn’t going anywhere. Quite the opposite as the automaker has announced a handful of updates for 2024. (carscoops.com)

Japanese government officials say bear attacks nationwide have surpassed the 200 mark for the first time. (NHK)

Reports suggest Japan is one of the world’s most active and profitable gaming markets. The country is known as home to some of the largest video gaming brands, including Nintendo, Sega, and PlayStation. (newsonjapan.com)